Strategic Sourcing Director - Remote

Overview

Taylor & Francis, a leading academic publisher, is seeking an exceptional Strategic Sourcing Director to revolutionise our procurement function and drive organisational excellence.

In Short

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with our business objectives.
• Build and lead a team of procurement professionals to support our global business.
• Drive the delivery of multi-million-pound annual savings targets.
• Establish robust procurement policies, processes, and best practices.
• Create data-driven reporting systems for spend analysis and performance tracking.
• Foster a cost-conscious culture throughout the organisation.
• Lead high-impact sourcing projects across a range of business areas.
• Implement innovative procurement tools and systems.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to embed procurement excellence.
• Build synergies with procurement teams across the Informa Group.

Requirements

• Extensive senior procurement experience, preferably in publishing or media.
• Proven track record of delivering substantial cost savings and process improvements.
• Experience building and leading high-performing procurement teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience implementing procurement systems and tools.
• Change management expertise.
• Strategic mindset balanced with hands-on execution ability.
• Leadership skills to influence and motivate across all organisational levels.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday.
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year.
• 4 paid volunteering days each year.
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support.
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care.