Sourcing Specialist

Location West London
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £57,000
Contact email: michael.babatunde@langleysearch.com
Job ref: MB//717134
Published: 27 days ago

Company Overview

This is a prestigious opportunity to be part of a celebrated company acclaimed for delivering innovative landmarks in films, television shows, and theme parks. Our client's lifeblood lies in spinning magic through stories, a craft fine-tuned to resonate in a fast-paced world. They foster a work culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity and empowers employees to usher in new ideas contributing to company growth and innovation.

Position Overview

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will be a vital member of the Sourcing and Procurement Team, playing a decisive role in shaping the company's economic footprint in the EMEA region. You will utilise your meticulous skills compliance with company norms, risk administration, and Sourcing/Category aptitude to manage third-party expenditures.

Responsibilities

  • Strategically manage an array of spend categories including Corporate services, Professional Services, and Marketing

  • Offer commercial support and insights to multiple stakeholders across various in-house businesses

  • Lead supplier negotiations and build influential sourcing strategies

  • Contribute effective solutions addressing key stakeholder needs

  • Analyse complex data, consolidate and develop influencing sourcing opportunities

  • Research and apply market knowledge to optimise value for stakeholders

Requirements

  • A robust background in procurement in a multinational environment, ideally in Media or FMCG industry

  • Expertise in indirect procurement across Supply Chain

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional Suite and Ariba

  • Degree in any related discipline like Finance, Business, or Economics

  • Strong understanding of Finance, cost analysis, and procurement contract legalities

  • Fluent in English and preferably, another EMEA language

Benefits

  • A distinctive work culture that values diversity and fosters innovation

  • Career progression opportunities within a leading global organisation

  • Benefits package to be discussed during the interview

Growth, innovation, and diversity are our client's hallmark traits. Imagine being part of a collaborative workspace where you participate in weaving the narrative of some of the most iconic entertainment stories. Indeed, this is more than just a job; it's a place to shape and tell your own professional story.

For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to info@langleysearch.com quoting MB/717134.

Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field.  We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs