Senior Sourcing Manager

The role To lead strategic Procurement sourcing projects, end to end, categories include Technology, Real Estate and Consultancy. Who you will work with This is a global role that will require engagement with stakeholders across a number of offices. They will work day-to-day with the procurement team, risk teams, business stakeholders, fee earners, up to Exec Director level. What you will be responsible for The Senior Sourcing Manager will be responsible for key relationships and Global areas of spend, in particular: - Technology - Real Estate - Professional Services/Consultancy To act as a procurement subject matter expert across their area. To collaborate with the Procurement team and their stakeholders. To negotiate commercial and contract terms with suppliers. Support initiatives to ensure growing compliance and adherence to the Firms global procurement policies. To contribute as a Procurement team member and help drive the Procurement value proposition. What you will do As a member of the wider Procurement team, the Senior Sourcing Manager is expected to run and manage RFPs, mark up contracts, negotiate with suppliers, manage internal stakeholders and work as part of a team. The will involve presenting and utilising your influencing skills, which will be paramount, in order to articulate complex projects to your stakeholders. With agreement up to Executive Director level. Your experience - A strong understanding of Procurement best practice, process and tools and its application to a comparable organization. - A strong understanding of key procurement categories includes Technology and Real Estate - Good experience identifying and delivering large cost savings and efficiency opportunities through developing global sourcing strategies. - Good experience leading large, complex global Technology and Real Estate procurement projects. - Good experience negotiating and marking up supplier contracts. - Experience managing and influencing difficult stakeholders and suppliers. - Experience presenting to senior leadership teams and project committees.