Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager – 6-month FTC or day rate contractor

As a Sourcing Manager, you'll lead on a varied mix of a mix of low-high level, complex procurement and tendering activity that supports the delivery of Nest's strategic priorities. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you'll provide commercial expertise, shape sourcing strategies and oversee end-to-end procurement processes that deliver value for our members.

This is an opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of high-value procurements that have a real impact on the organisation. From shaping sourcing strategies and engaging the market to running competitive tender processes and negotiating commercial agreements, you'll lead end-to-end procurement activity while building strong relationships across the business and helping create long-term value for Nest.

The minimum criteria for this role are

Strong knowledge of Managing Public Money, procurement legislation and public sector regulatory requirements, including PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.

Experience delivering complex, high-value procurements from market engagement through to contract award.

Proven ability to partner with stakeholders, understand business needs and provide trusted commercial advice.

Experience drafting tender and contract documentation, managing evaluations and supporting supplier selection processes.

Strong commercial awareness, including reviewing and negotiating contractual terms and conditions.

Ability to balance value for money, risk and compliance while delivering positive outcomes for the organisation.

Directorate/Department Overview The Finance Directorate, led by the Chief Financial Officer and their leadership team, is made up of three distinct teams:

Finance

Commercial Management

Procurement

This role would be responsible for delivering core activity within the Strategic Sourcing Team.

Organisational Overview Nest is an award-winning workplace pension scheme, the largest in the country.

Set up by the government to give every worker in the UK somewhere to save, our first-class responsible investment practice and governance are the backbone of what we do, supported by all the functions you’d expect to find in a thriving business. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self and offer an inclusive and flexible working environment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of their age, belief, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy or caring responsibilities, socio economic background, ***, sexual orientation, religion or race or any other legally protected status.

We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought and other forms of neurocognitive variation.

We are a level 2 Disability Confident Leader under the Disability Confident Scheme. As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we’re part of the guaranteed interview scheme.

Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of satisfactory applications.

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