Senior Sourcing Advisor

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Linklaters is a global law firm with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.

Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.

We look not only for brilliant minds but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative efficient agile entrepreneurial and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.

Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives but by fostering a positive supportive fair and open atmosphere.

We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team with a common goal.

Senior Sourcing Advisor - The role:

As Senior Sourcing Advisor youll be at the heart of our Finance team driving strategic sourcing and supplier management for key business categories. This is your chance to shape procurement processes champion sustainability and collaborate across a diverse high-performing network.

What youll do:

Execute sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships to align with firm goals.
Ensure cost efficiency compliance and streamlined procurement processes.
Specialise in Travel Marketing and Business Development with support for HR Information & Research Learning & Development and Operations.
Conduct supplier research recommend cost-effective and quality-driven options and develop category strategies.
Onboard vendors manage due diligence and conduct supplier audits in partnership with Legal Finance Data Privacy and Information Security.
Prepare detailed reports on sourcing performance vendor compliance and financial impact for senior stakeholders.
Oversee supplier management including business reviews performance monitoring and compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
Drive technology adoption with a focus on AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
Integrate Carbon ESG and DE&I initiatives into responsible sourcing strategies for ethical and sustainable supply chains.

Senior Sourcing Advisor - What were looking for:

Were seeking a commercially aware detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative inclusive environment and is passionate about driving value through financial stewardship.

Youll bring:

5 years experience sourcing vendors and suppliers in a professional services firm (legal sector preferred).
Proven expertise in Travel Marketing and Business Development categories.
Demonstrated ability to research suppliers and recommend cost-effective quality-driven solutions.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills with suppliers including negotiating pricing terms and identifying opportunities for improvement.
A mindset for innovation continuous improvement and responsible sourcing.

What sets Linklaters apart:

A truly global work experience with involvement in strategic innovative projects.
Commitment to corporate social environmental and governance responsibility.
A diverse inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and respected.
Speak-up culture and open-door policy to empower every voice.
Custom-fit career paths and agile working solutions.
People-first relationships built on trust respect and appreciation.
Investment in developing emotionally intelligent leaders who coach and nurture talent.

Senior Sourcing Advisor - Whats on offer:

This role is based at the Linklaters London office with a hybrid working model available.

Joining Team Linklaters will see you qualify for a range of benefits designed to reward the vital contribution youll be making to our success. These include:

Health & Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance
Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments

Finance

Pension and flexible savings options
Income protection and life assurance
Mortgage advice and will-writing services

Family & Lifestyle

Electric car and cycle to work schemes
Emergency family care
Additional holiday/birthday leave
Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
Travel insurance and season ticket loan
Option to join sports and social clubs as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality Network With Pride or Social Mobility Networks)

Technical Skills

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. As such the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Application Policy

Applications and CVs (direct or via agency) areonlyaccepted online via the related to our roles must be directed to the relevant recruitment team andnotthe partners practices or stakeholders (forlegal rolesor forbusiness team roles).

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Linklaters is a global law firm with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional.We look not only for brilliant minds but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love ...