Sourcing Manager (Category Management)

Sourcing Manager (Category Management - Funds & Investments)

9 Month Contract with potential for extensions

Circa 640 per day via Umbrella

Location: Edinburgh - Hybrid 2 days on site per week

About:

We're supporting a leading UK financial services organisation in the search for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join their procurement function on a 9-month contract.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role within the Funds & Investments category, where you'll lead sourcing activity, drive commercial value, manage supplier relationships, and ensure robust governance in a regulated environment.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of category strategies and sourcing events in the Funds & Investments space, while managing supplier relationships to maximise value and minimise risk.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end sourcing activity in Funds & Investments, including RFI/RFP processes, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
• Supporting the development and execution of category and sub-category strategies specific to Funds & Investments
• Managing supplier relationships and governance, ensuring strong performance and value delivery
• Applying commercial expertise to drive cost optimisation and total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Ensuring all sourcing activity is compliant with regulatory, risk, and audit requirements
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective sourcing outcomes
• Contributing to continuous improvement across sourcing practices and processes

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in end-to-end sourcing, ideally in Funds & Investments or related financial services categories
• Strong category management and commercial negotiation skills
• Experience working within a regulated environment (Financial Services preferred)
• Solid understanding of contract terms, risk mitigation, and supplier governance
• Ability to manage stakeholders and suppliers effectively
• Experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba or similar) is highly beneficial

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on high-value sourcing activity within a major financial services environment
• Role with real commercial ownership and supplier exposure
• High visibility across procurement and business stakeholders

If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration!

Note - if you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise.

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