A leading defence organisation are looking for a Sourcing Lead to play a pivotal role in strengthening critical supply chains, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, and influencing key procurement decisions during a significant period of growth.Role: Sourcing LeadDuration: 6-month contractPay: Up to 60 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)Location: StevenageWorking Pattern: 2 / 3 days onsiteAs Sourcing Lead, you''ll take ownership of end-to-end sourcing activities, working closely with Category Managers, Supply Chain Managers, and senior stakeholders across the business.Key Responsibilities:Leading strategic RFx and sourcing events from market analysis through to supplier selectionDeveloping sourcing strategies aligned to category and business objectivesConducting spend analysis, supplier segmentation, market intelligence, and opportunity assessmentsDriving supplier expansion and onboarding initiatives to improve resilience and capacityDeveloping commercial agreements and supporting contract negotiationsPresenting sourcing recommendations and business cases to senior stakeholdersIdentifying, assessing, and mitigating supply chain and commercial risksDelivering cost-saving and value improvement initiatives through robust procurement practicesYou''ll be at the forefront of strategic sourcing activity, driving major RFx events, identifying and onboarding new suppliers, mitigating supply chain risks, and helping shape procurement strategy across a vital mechanical structures ..... full job details .....