Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The interim Senior Sourcing Manager will lead and manage Operations sourcing at Linklaters, focusing on hard and soft facilities management services, while supporting team members across wider non-technology categories including I&R, L&D, HR and Marketing. This role provides practical guidance and commercial support to progress sourcing activities and resolve complex issues without formal line management responsibilities. The successful candidate will ensure sourcing strategies align with the organisation's business needs and collaborate closely with internal and regional stakeholders to deliver consistent value, mitigate risks, embed category strategies, and ensure compliance with firm-wide sourcing policies.

Key responsibilities include leading complex, high-value, and strategic Operations sourcing projects; driving contract and commercial negotiations for key agreements such as Service Agreements, outsourced service agreements, and licensing agreements; collaborating with Legal, Finance, Data Privacy, and Information Security teams to conduct due diligence and manage supplier onboarding; supporting global category oversight and ensuring consistent application of strategies and processes across regions; overseeing supplier management processes including business reviews and performance monitoring; performing spend reviews to identify cost consolidation and resource rationalisation opportunities; partnering with global business teams to meet sourcing needs while ensuring policy compliance; developing and implementing ESG and sustainability initiatives aligned with the firm’s goals; identifying and implementing improvements to sourcing processes and reporting mechanisms; managing change effectively including clear handover at the end of the interim assignment; and supporting the evolution of the sourcing function by exploring technology advancements, particularly AI-powered tools to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

Linklaters is a global law firm with a people-first culture that values collaboration, innovation, inclusivity, and diversity. The firm offers a truly global work experience, involvement in strategic projects, and a supportive environment that fosters career development, wellbeing, and leadership growth.

Experience
- Proven sourcing and supplier management experience including negotiation of contracts and commercials
- Management of suppliers via established governance processes
- Supporting strategic projects in vendor selection exercises (RFP, evaluation, scoring, recommendation, contracting)
- 5 to 10 years of experience in a professional services firm or equivalent

About you
Experienced in leading sourcing activities with strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills. Able to provide practical guidance and support to team members and collaborate effectively across teams and regions. Comfortable managing complex, high-value projects and driving improvements in sourcing processes. Demonstrates a strategic mindset with a focus on ESG and sustainability initiatives. Adaptable to change and committed to delivering consistent value aligned with organisational objectives.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management are desirable. Strong negotiation and contract management skills are essential. Experience with technology-related goods and services sourcing, including cloud solutions, software, and hardware, is strongly desirable.