Senior Sourcing Lead

Senior Sourcing Lead

2026-09-21T00:00:00

Location

Port Talbot

West Glamorgan

GB

SA13 1

Work From Home

2026-12-20T11:06:21.273

Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 2NG

Pay: Meets national minimum wage

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 18/10/#####

About this job

Senior Sourcing Lead | Senior Procurement Lead | Strategic Sourcing Lead Port Talbot | Competitive Rate DOE (Inside IR35) | 36.5 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday | 12-Month Contract | Hybrid Working After Training | ASAP Start

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Sourcing Lead based in Port Talbot. This is initially a 12-month contract, with the potential to extend or lead to a permanent position. The role is office-based, with the opportunity to work remotely two days per week after training. The successful candidate will support the management of a multi-billion supply chain globally, delivering a professional procurement service and working closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role is due to start ASAP, subject to the successful result of a medical assessment, which includes a drug and alcohol test.

What We Offer

• Competitive rate dependent upon experience, inside IR 35.


• Initial 12-month contract with the potential to extend or lead to a permanent position.


• 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.


• Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-4:45pm.


• Friday, 8:30am-3:45pm.


• Opportunity for a 7am start if preferred.


• Remote working two days per week after training.


• Paid holiday of 35 days per annum, including Bank Holidays.


• Advice and editing on your current CV.


• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role.


• Exclusive online services, including restaurant and retail discounts.


• Chance to receive £300 for referring a friend.


• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles.


• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental, physical and financial support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team in managing a multi-billion supply chain globally.


• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to achieve maximum value and the lowest possible cost base.


• Help achieve commercially robust management of goods, services and materials.


• Source goods, materials and services for Tata Steel that align with Tata's sustainability values.


• Work with Senior Management to ensure the security of goods, materials and services while minimising disruption to business operations.


• Develop, deploy and execute UK commercial contracts.


• Support the tendering process.


• Conduct market research to ensure an appropriate route to market and a fit-for-purpose supply base.


• Deliver a professional procurement service to the business.


• Liaise with stakeholders internally and externally, face-to-face, over the telephone, virtually and via email.


• Create strong business partnerships and act as the go-to for commercial advice, guidance and support with challenges.


• Use SAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint, daily.

Essential Requirements

• Strong background within procurement, ideally within Corporate or Facilities Management categories.


• Driving licence and access to your own vehicle due to the size and nature of the site.


• Excellent knowledge of procurement practice and the sourcing process cycle.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Good IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel.


• SAP experience would be an advantage.


• Sound numeracy skills.


• Ability to use your own initiative and apply a proactive approach to tasks.

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achieve commercially robust management of goods, services and materials. Source goods, materials and services for Tata Steel that align with Tata's sustainability values. Work with Senior Management to ensure the security of goods, materials and services while minimising disruption to business operations. Develop, deploy and execute UK commercial contracts. Support the tendering process. Conduct market research to ensure an appropriate route to market and a fit-for-purpose supply base. Deliver a professional procurement service to the business. Liaise with stakeholders internally and externally, face-to-face, over the telephone, virtually and via email. Create strong business partnerships and act as the go-to for commercial advice, guidance and support with challenges. Use SAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint, daily. Essential Requirements Strong background within procurement, ideally within Corporate or Facilities Management categories. Driving
licence and access to your own vehicle due to the size and nature of the site. Excellent knowledge of procurement practice and the sourcing process cycle. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Good IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel. SAP experience would be an advantage. Sound numeracy skills. Ability to use your own initiative and apply a proactive approach to tasks. #J-18808-Ljbffr

which includes a drug and alcohol test. What We Offer Competitive rate dependent upon experience, inside IR 35. Initial 12-month contract with the potential to extend or lead to a permanent position. 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-4:45pm. Friday, 8:30am-3:45pm. Opportunity for a 7am start if preferred. Remote working two days per week after training. Paid holiday of 35 days per annum, including Bank Holidays. Advice and editing on your current CV. Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role. Exclusive online services, including restaurant and retail discounts. Chance to receive £300 for referring a friend. Opportunity for progression into permanent roles. Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental, physical and financial support. Key Responsibilities Support the team in managing a multi-billion supply chain globally. Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to achieve maximum value and the lowest possible cost base. Help