Sourcing Specialist

Supply Chain Risk & Governance Manager Birmingham 6 months contract Salary from £65,000pa plus extensive benefits, details below Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful. They are looking for a Supplier Risk & Governance Manager to join the Group Sourcing and Supplier Management (GS&SM) team on an initial 6 month with the potential to extend. You will be working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, hybrid working being office based 2 days a week. About This Opportunity GS&SM plays a vital role in both cost efficiencies and revenue generation, collaborating with the businesses to ensure they understand their needs, and sharing the supply market dynamics, to assist them with making informed decisions that balance pace and risk, when acquiring goods and services. You'll be a part of the team who look after the risk and control standards for effective end-to-end supplier lifecycle management. This role will give you the opportunity to work in a dynamic team, engaging closely with a wide range of colleagues and partners across the organisation on exciting new challenges for our colleagues, suppliers, and customers. Duties include, but not limited to: Outsourcing Register - Data analysis, liaising with reporting team, investigate data anomalies in SAP Ariba. Gather multiple inputs from various entities and merge into register. Review of existing support materials to identify changes required to align to new Policy and Standards. Coordination of risk activities such as control testing across the wider team. Creation of exec level packs, coordination of inputs, communications to stakeholders Key Skills Proven supply chain risk management professional with expertise in category sourcing and a strong track record of successfully delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard in agile environments. Solid background in Third Party Risk Management, with experience in assessing and mitigating supplier-related risks across complex supply chains. Highly proficient in data analysis, with the ability to derive insights and inform strategic decision-making. Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to engage effectively across all organisational levels and to convey complex information through clear, visually compelling presentations. Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all deliverables. Self-motivated and well-organised, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently. Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you. You will be an integral part of Ajilon (Adecco), a FTSE500 Global organisation with over 52 clients and sole supplier to the biggest organisations in the country and the world. You will be employed by ourselves as an Ajilon Consultant working onsite with our client where you will receive a regular salary, pension contributions, holiday and sick pay, plus a number of additional benefits such as medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance, access to our discounted benefits website and library of online training materials and future career and certification opportunities. This great opportunity is being offered on a PAYE basis which means a LTD/Umbrella company cannot be used.

Location: Birmingham, UK, GB

Posted Date: 8/1/2025