Sourcing Specialist

constellia | Procurement, empowered

South West | Hybrid

The Role

At Constellia, we work with key Public Sector clients, from Government Departments to Local Authorities and NHS Trusts, to deliver innovative, strategic, and socially responsible procurement solutions. Our Secure Business team specialises in projects that demand the highest levels of expertise, trust, and confidentiality.

We’re now seeking a Sourcing Specialist – someone who thrives on complexity, builds strong stakeholder relationships, and delivers impactful sourcing strategies that align with our clients’ strategic and social value goals.

What we are looking for

Proven experience in a Public Sector procurement environment.
Strong knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and awareness of the Procurement Act 2023.
Skilled in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and stakeholder management.
Ability to manage complex projects, balancing detail with strategic oversight.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent written/verbal communication.
A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with resilience and adaptability.

Key Responsibilities

What we are looking for

Lead Complex Procurement Projects: Deliver high value, strategic sourcing solutions that align with client objectives, ensuring compliance and best practice at every stage.
Market Engagement: Conduct research, analyse trends, and identify innovative suppliers to deliver the best value for clients.
Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships, ensuring performance and innovation are at the forefront.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with senior client stakeholders and cross-functional internal teams (including legal, commercial and operations).
Commercial Negotiation: Secure favourable terms on cost, quality and innovation.
Drive Social Value: Embed sustainability and community impact within procurement decisions.
Ensure Compliance: Uphold Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and be aware of changes under the Procurement Act 2023.

Skills & experience

Degree or equivalent.
Professional qualification (MCIPS or similar).
Public sector procurement experience.
Experience in sustainability and social value procurement.

about constellia

Established in 2007, Constellia is a leading procurement solutions provider, managing over £400 million of spend across more than 250 public and private sector organisations.

Through its managed marketplace of more than 3,000 pre-approved suppliers, including micro-SMEs, SMEs and large organisations, Constellia’s neutral vendor model creates fair and equal access for suppliers of all sizes. It enables clients to procure goods, works, services and technology across more than 400 subcategories of spend, all through one simple and compliant route to market.

Constellia connects buyers with the right suppliers, enabling them to work together with transparency and efficiency while driving value for money, innovation and measurable social impact. As an employee-owned organisation, we put people at the heart of how procurement solutions are delivered across the Constellia community.

About Us

OUR MISSION

At Constellia, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to continue to drive positive change through accessible, efficient, and impactful procurement. Whether that be by helping small and local businesses access public sector opportunities, to supporting clients to drive efficiencies and savings, and Social Value to benefit the communities they serve.

APPLY TODAY

If you thrive on making things happen and want to be part of a business where your work shapes how we engage with our Constellia community, we’d love to hear from you.

If this exciting opportunity sounds like your next role, please send an updated CV to careers@constellia.com to discuss further.

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constellia | Procurement, empowered