Smiths Group

Manufacturing

IndirectSourcingCoordinatorEMEA

€38–55k ~AI est. Madrid, Madrid, Spain FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Indirect Sourcing Coordinator EMEA at Smiths Group. Skills: Indirect sourcing, Procurement operations, Supplier management. Coordinate RFx activities. Support sourcing timelines”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure compliant procurement outcomes; Ensure cost-effective procurement outcomes; Ensure timely procurement outcomes; Enable sourcing initiatives; Maintain governance; Provide analytical support; Provide administrative support; Ensure on-time delivery of sourcing events

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Expert negotiation skills, Contract management, Stakeholder management skills, Ability to build enduring relationships / partnerships with suppliers, Strong communication & collaboration skills

What You'll Do.

Coordinate RFx activities

Support sourcing timelines

Assist Category Managers with supplier shortlisting

Assist Category Managers with bid comparison analysis

Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather sourcing requirements

Liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify demand

Schedule sourcing meetings

Coordinate sourcing meetings

Schedule sourcing workshops

Coordinate sourcing workshops

Schedule governance reviews

Coordinate governance reviews

Support alignment between Procurement

Issue sourcing documentation

Manage supplier communications throughout RFx processes

Support supplier onboarding

Support compliance requirements

Collect supplier data

Cleanse supplier data

Analyse supplier data

Prepare sourcing summaries

Prepare bid analysis decks

Prepare recommendation packs

Track sourcing activity

Track savings pipeline

Track contract milestones

Maintain sourcing records

Maintain supplier records

Support vendor master data changes

Support vendor onboarding

Support regional strategic sourcing activities

Support sourcing timelines

Support sourcing milestones

Support sourcing approvals

Ensure sourcing activities follow procurement policies

Ensure sourcing activities follow governance

Ensure sourcing activities follow compliance requirements

Act as escalation point of contact for internal

Support communication with suppliers

Support bid clarifications

Support documentation requests

Support supplier onboarding requirements

Facilitate collaboration between Category Managers

Prepare sourcing documentation

Maintain sourcing documentation

Analyse sourcing documentation

Prepare bid comparisons

Prepare award recommendations

Support tracking and reporting of sourcing activity

Support tracking and reporting of savings

Support tracking and reporting of contract status

Assist with contract creation

Assist with renewal tracking

Assist with handover to contract management

Assist with handover to P2P teams

Ensure required approvals are obtained

Ensure required approvals are documented prior to supplier

Ensure required approvals are documented prior to contract

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal stakeholders; Procurement Operations; Category Managers; Legal teams; Finance teams; Business teams; Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description

John Crane est un leader mondial en matière de solutions d'équipements rotatifs, fournissant des technologies et des services d'ingénierie aux industries de transformation. La société conçoit et fabrique une variété de produits, notamment des joints et systèmes mécaniques, des raccords, des systèmes de filtration et des technologies de diagnostic numérique. Le service client de John Crane est accessible grâce un réseau mondial de plus de 200 installations de vente et de service dans plus de 50 pays. John Crane fait partie de Smiths Group, leader mondial dans l'application de technologies avancées pour les marchés de la détection des menaces et de la contrebande, de l'énergie, des dispositifs médicaux, des communications et des composants techniques. The Indirect Sourcing Coordinator supports the delivery of effective and efficient sourcing activities across indirect spend categories. The role is responsible for coordinating sourcing processes, supplier interactions, and internal stakeholder requirements to ensure compliant, cost‑effective, and timely procurement outcomes. Working closely with Category Managers and Procurement Operations, the Indirect Sourcing Coordinator plays a key role in enabling sourcing initiatives, maintaining governance, and providing analytical and administrative support to the key stakeholders. Key responsabilities : •Coordinate RFx activities (RFI, RFQ, RFP), including preparation, issue, evaluation support, and award documentation •Support sourcing timelines, milestones, and trackers across multiple indirect categories •Assist Category Managers with supplier shortlisting and bid comparison analysis •Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather sourcing requirements and clarify demand •Schedule and coordinate sourcing meetings, workshops, and governance reviews •Support alignment between Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Business teams •Issue sourcing documentation and manage supplier communications throughout RFx processes •Support supplier

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