Sourcing Manager
6 Month - Contract Role
£645 per day Umbrella

Milton Keynes

3 days on site / 2 days remote

Contract Length: 6 months (with strong potential to extend)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Overview

We are supporting a major UK Rail orgabisation in the search for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join their procurement function on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering sourcing activity across non-digital categories, contributing to high-impact procurement projects within a complex, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across non-digital categories
Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives
Manage supplier selection processes, including tendering and evaluation
Engage and influence key internal stakeholders across the organisation
Drive value through cost optimisation, risk management, and supplier performance
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements
Support contract negotiations and supplier relationship managementKey Requirements

Proven experience as a Sourcing Manager or in a similar procurement role
Strong background in non-digital procurement categories
Experience working within large, complex or regulated organisations
Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end sourcing processes
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
Knowledge of public sector procurement processes is desirableImportant Information

Candidates must not have previously worked at Network Rail
BPSS clearance is required (or ability to obtain)
This role falls inside IR35
Deadline for Application: 12:00, Wed 25/03/2026

If you're interested, apply with your latest CV as soon as possible to be considered ahead of the submission deadline.

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