Level - 4
Department- Procurement
Location - Southampton/ London
Contract - 6 Month FTC
The Sourcing Manager will lead procurement activity across marketing and print services, including media buying, creative agencies, and print fulfilment.
Approximately 80% of the role will focus on sourcing management (supplier onboarding, contract negotiation, renewals, monitoring, compliance etc), and 20% on category management (stakeholder engagement, spend analysis, improvement opportunities and strategic input).
The successful candidate will work closely with the Marketing team and internal stakeholders to ensure procurement support is maintained.
Act as the procurement point of contact for the Marketing function, supporting and providing commercial advice to campaign planning and supplier engagements.
Lead end-to-end sourcing activity across marketing and print services, including media buying, creative agencies, print fulfilment, and promotional materials.
Manage all related supplier requisitions, onboarding, contract negotiation, and renewals in line with internal procurement policies and third party management frameworks.
Execute competitive tenders, RFPs, and direct negotiations to ensure value for money and service quality.
In conjunction with third party risk teams, maintain oversight of supplier performance, SLAs, and risk assessments, escalating issues where necessary.
Provide more proactive support for suppliers with heightened risk profiles, including QBRs and support for due diligence and assurance activities.
Ensure all procurement activity complies with Coupa workflows, delegated authority limits, and third-party risk controls.
Contribute to category strategy development, including supplier consolidation and spend analysis and opportunity pipelines.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Legal, Finance and others) to align procurement activity with business priorities.
Support reporting and governance requirements, including updates to procurement leadership and contribution to team planning.
Proven experience in sourcing or procurement roles in financial services
Expertise in marketing or professional services categories, and familiarity with other indirect procurement categories such as those relating to corporate functions
Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Comfortable working in a dynamics, fast-paced, stakeholder-facing environment
Knowledge of Coupa or similar procurement systems preferred
Collaborative, delivery minded and results oriented
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Inclusion & Diversity
We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.
Values
Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities.
Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures.
Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation.
Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions.
Core Benefits
Holiday: 182 hours (26 days)
Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution.
Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions.
Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only.
Benefit Allowance: A cash benefit allowance is payable in lieu of some of our core benefits.
In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.