CareerPlan

Lead Sourcing Specialist - Indirect Procurement

GB-NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE-WINCOMBLEE ROAD WELLSTREAM HOUSEFull-time2026-09-14 → 2026-11-11

Core

Managing regional supply base and end-to-end procurement for indirect materials and services to drive cost reduction and operational efficiency.

Role type

Lead Sourcing Specialist (Indirect Procurement)

Builds

Strategic supplier relationships, commercial agreements, and category strategies for global sourcing objectives.

Domain

Energy / Oilfield Services / Indirect Procurement

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, stakeholder influencing, market analysis, project management, cost optimization, data analysis

Preferred skills

Oracle, Ariba, SAP proficiency, APICS/CIPS certification

Responsibilities

Leading end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities for indirect materials and services; Managing RFQ, supplier selection, contract negotiation, purchase order issuance, and supplier performance; Developing and executing supplier and category strategies aligned with global sourcing objectives; Building and managing strategic supplier relationships; Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives; Analyzing market trends and procurement data to identify opportunities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC