Market Data Consultant

• Location; Canary Wharf (4x per week onsite)
• Duration; 6 month initial contract
• Rate; £500-750 DOE (engagement via umbrella company)

Sanderson are partnered with a leading consultancy to deliver a Market Data governance programme for a major financial services brand.

We are looking to engage 5x Market Data Consultants to support the development and population of a new License Store – a centralised platform designed to manage data entitlements and drive compliance with licensing terms.

We are looking for professionals with:

• Strong understanding of Market Data products and services
• Experience in analysing and interpreting data licensing contracts
• Familiarity with internal and external redistribution rights
• Ability to collaborate across Legal, Data Governance, and Business teams

The work is closely tied to Digital Rights Management – ensuring contractual terms are correctly structured and captured in a dedicated entitlements platform.

If this is of interest, please apply online with an updated CV attached.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Procurement Lead – Marketing

ASAP Start

3 months initially, high likelihood of extension

Professional Services Business

Home-based with occasional travel to central London if required

£450 – £525 a day via umbrella

We are working in partnership with our client, a well-known professional services firm, to hire an interim Marketing Category Lead. Partnering with the Marketing & Communications functions, you will come in to lead a multi-stage tender process in a classic category lead / procurement lead role on 2 different projects.

This role is likely to go on for considerably longer than the initial 3 months.

Desirable skills and experience

• Proven experience in a marketing procurement, with a focus on strategic sourcing and supplier management is essential.
• Highly desirable to have experience onboarding PR or Creative Agencies as a marketing specific procurement specialist – Wider Professional Services Procurement experience will be considered.
• Experience in large, complex environments
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead complex multi-stage tender processes.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

If this role is of interest please apply below or send your CV to [email protected]

Job Title: Demand Planner

12-Month FTC

Salary: £40k per annum

Location: Bristol (On-site)

Ready to turn data into decisive action? Our client is looking for a results-driven Demand Planner to champion forecast accuracy, optimise stock levels, and ensure product availability across their global supply chain. As a Demand Planner, you’ll transform market insights and historical trends into precise forecasts that power revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting: Use statistical models, historical sales, promotions, and macro-economic inputs to predict demand and present clear, data-driven insights to leadership.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Track service levels, stock breakdowns, and forecast accuracy, issuing clear KPI dashboards that guide commercial decisions.
• Purchasing & Inventory Management: Submit timely supplier orders, balancing availability with cash-flow efficiency while minimising stockouts and obsolescence.
• Supplier Management: Build strong relationships, share quarterly forecasts, support negotiations, and travel annually to key partners across Europe and the Far East.
• S&OP Collaboration: Align forecasts with sales, marketing, finance, and logistics in regular S&OP meetings, ensuring demand plans support strategic goals.
• Continuous Improvement & Risk Management: Refine models, adopt emerging tech, attend industry conferences, and flag supply-chain risks before they impact customers.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Demand Planning or Purchasing role.
• Deep understanding of business environments and market dynamics.
• Exceptional numerical and analytical ability; expert user of Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable turning complex data sets into concise, actionable reports.
• Confident communicator who thrives in cross-functional settings.

Join our client as a Demand Planner and gain the autonomy, tools, and exposure to elevate your career in supply-chain analytics. If you’re an ambitious Demand Planner ready to make data count, apply today!

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Procurement Manager
Insurance Sector
6m DRC
London (Hybrid)
£500 – £550 pd (Outside IR35)

We’re looking for a dynamic IT Sourcing Specialist to lead high-impact sourcing and procurement initiatives across the IT category.

You’ll be at the forefront of IT procurement- managing sourcing strategies, vendor selection, and contract negotiations across software, hardware, cloud, and services. You’ll work closely with legal, security, and IT teams to ensure alignment with both strategic and regulatory goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own mid-level sourcing initiatives end-to-end, from market analysis to contract execution

• Support the negotiation of enterprise-wide IT contracts (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Dell)

• Develop and implement IT category strategies focused on savings and risk management

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure optimal supplier performance and compliance

• Drive vendor reviews, SLA management, and renewal strategies

What You Bring:

• 5-7+ years in IT sourcing/procurement

• Financial Services or Insurance experience

• Deep knowledge of software, cloud, infrastructure, telecom, and IT services

• Strong negotiation, contract, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience working with cross-functional teams

• Bonus: Degree or procurement qualifications (e.g., CIPS)

For more information, please apply below.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Procurement Manager

Up to £700 pd (Inside/Outside)

6m DRC

City of London (3 days per week).

We’re seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join a dynamic and evolving procurement function on a 6-month contract based in the City of London (3 days per week on-site).

You’ll play a key role in driving procurement delivery across both hard and soft Facilities Management (FM) as well as other non-IT related categories. This is varied role with a focus on hands-on delivery, process improvements and project based work.

We are looking for a highly experienced, FM procurement professional with a strong background in the Financial Services sector.

Key Requirements:

• FM Procurement Expertise: Proven track record across hard and soft FM services (a strong FM background with generalist category exposure would be a strong advantage).
• Financial services experience and an appreciation of working in a regulated environment is essential.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong experience in cost optimisation, building procurement pipelines, and improving sourcing processes.
• Category Management and Strategic sourcing experience.
• Delivery Focused: A pragmatic, results-first mindset with the ability to drive initiatives forward at pace.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Confident managing senior stakeholders and building strong internal and external relationships with an ability to influence.
• Change & Transformation: Experience working in a fast paced and evolving procurement function (desirable).

This is an opportunity to influence a maturing procurement team and make a tangible impact.

If you’re an adaptable, delivery focused sourcing professional with FM experience in the FS sector, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.