Strategic Sourcing Director
2 days ago
Oxford
Strategic Sourcing Director | Global Media & Professional Services | Oxford (Hybrid) Join a global media organisation in a newly created role leading procurement transformation: shape strategy, build capability, and make a lasting impact. A global media and professional services organisation is seeking an accomplished Strategic Sourcing Director to shape and lead its procurement transformation. This is a newly created role — a chance to build a strategy from the ground up, embed best practice, and elevate procurement as a true business partner within a creative, fast-evolving environment. The Opportunity • Develop and deliver a global procurement and sourcing strategy, • Establish effective policies, processes, and governance frameworks, • Drive multi-million-pound savings and commercial value, • Lead high-impact sourcing projects across diverse spend categories, • Build and mentor a small, high-performing team, • Foster a cost-conscious, innovation-minded culture across the business What We’re Looking For • Proven senior-level experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, • Strong record of procurement transformation or greenfield builds, • Confident stakeholder manager who can engage senior and creative leaders, • Strategic mindset balanced with hands-on delivery, • Background in media, broadcasting, information services, or related sectors highly advantageous Location & Working Model Hybrid role based in Oxford, with three days a week in the office and two days remote.