Sourcing Team Lead Responsibilities Accountable for Vertice’s service delivery into a portfolio of accounts, supported by Vertice’s broader delivery capability and resources. Negotiate SaaS deals on behalf of a range of customers, including some of the fastest-growing and best-known in the world. Work closely with the Vertice account management and sales teams to maintain strong customer relationships. Act as the primary buy-side contact for our customers, ensuring their commercial objectives are met. Develop software commercial category strategies alongside customers, jointly targeting the areas of greatest commercial benefit. Work with senior stakeholders to gain a deep understanding of their requirements, purchase objectives, and technology strategy. Requirements Experience & Expertise: A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Sourcing or Procurement roles, with a proven track record of managing complex procurements and demonstrable experience in a supervisory or expert-level role (5+ years). Commercial experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, or procurement consulting. Proven expertise in high-volume, high-value negotiations, with an in-depth knowledge of strategies and levers to achieve the best results from SaaS vendors. Leadership: Proven ability to lead, monitor, and develop a team, including setting clear goals, delegating tasks, and fostering an inspiring environment with open communication. Demonstrable strategy for managing and resolving team conflicts. Communication & Stakeholder Management: Clear, confident, and compelling communicator—in writing, conversation, and in front of C‑suite stakeholders. Effective at managing internal and external stakeholder expectations, providing constructive challenge, and ensuring all key objectives and timelines are met. Problem‑Solving: Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities to make data‑driven recommendations and remove roadblocks. Resourceful, resilient, and able to work well under pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines. Equal Opportunity Statement Vertice is an equal opportunities employer, although you must be legally able to work in the specified region of the job. Any personal data you provide will be processed in accordance with Vertice's privacy policy and applicable data protection law. #J-18808-Ljbffr