tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.
Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.
WHAT MATTERS THE MOST
Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.
tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com .
WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE
The Sourcing Buyer will sit within our tms, Sourcing Team.
Summary of role:
The Sourcing Buyer role is responsible for running sourcing activities for our clients across multiple categories.
The role covers all customers and works together with our product, category, commercial and vendor teams to deliver value to our clients through our running of sourcing events.
Job Scope and Responsibilities:
- Manage sourcing events / suppliers to deliver results that align with client needs
- Manage sourcing processes with internal and external stakeholders (RFI/RFQ)
- Negotiate supplier agreements and contracts in partnership with key stakeholders
- Draft, award contracts with suppliers linked to KPI's
- Work with peer group to optimise and leverage cost saving opportunities
- Support & assist the Sourcing Managers with their own complex reviews
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION
Qualifications and Skills:
- Entry level position into the team: a graduate (or equivalent) or someone who has relevant / transferable experience
- Global sourcing experience would be desirable
- Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of market fundamentals and awareness of sourcing
- Results focused with a strong bias for action
- Have the ability to influence various stakeholders - communicating with real passion, ownership and commitment
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
tms unites technology and marketing and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions — from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.
Headquartered in Chicago with 10 offices worldwide, we are responsible for some of the world’s most successful and iconic long-term marketing platforms, including McDonald’s Happy Meal and MONOPOLY programs. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for clients including McDonald’s, adidas, T-Mobile, Starbucks, Vue and O2.
Why Work With Us
We have a culture of collaboration that fosters creativity among a diverse mix of talent. From Lunch and Learns to guided meditation sessions led by our people, we believe that celebrating the skills, experiences and inspiration of our people brings us closer to the results that matter.
Gallery
tms Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
