Procurement Manager

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Job Description

Career Moves are thrilled to be partnering with a well‑established global media organisation based in London. They offer a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment where people are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact.


This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation that values curiosity, professionalism, and long‑term development.


Duties:

  • Lead the identification, assessment, and selection of suppliers to secure high‑quality goods and services at optimal commercial terms.
  • Develop productive, long‑term supplier relationships to support consistency, reliability, and continuous improvement.
  • Shape and execute procurement plans that support the organisation’s strategic priorities while adhering to internal policies and external regulations
  • Ensure all sourcing activity meets ethical, legal, and compliance standards
  • Track and evaluate spending patterns, highlighting opportunities to drive efficiencies and reduce overall cost without compromising performance or quality
  • Recommend cost‑optimisation initiatives based on data‑driven insights
  • Partner closely with cross‑functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure procurement solutions meet operational needs
  • Influence stakeholders to promote best‑practice procurement processes
  • Identify and address risks across the supply base, including sustainability, ethical compliance, and business continuity considerations.
  • Support the organisation’s responsible procurement objectives.
  • Produce clear, accurate procurement reports and dashboards, using analytics to guide decision‑making and enhance procurement effectiveness.
  • Monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvements.


Skills:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in procurement or category management within a dynamic, international environment.
  • Background in indirect procurement, ideally covering areas such as: Professional Services, Travel, Human Resources, Real Estate, Facilities, External Audit, Telecommunications, Marketing, Data, insights, and subscription services
  • Demonstrated success in designing and delivering sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance and reduce cost.
  • Strong knowledge of purchasing principles, contract negotiation, and supplier governance.
  • Experience working with ERP platforms and within global procurement structures or multinational supplier networks.
  • Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate across varied teams and cultures.
  • Proficient in financial evaluation and cost‑analysis techniques.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or a professional procurement qualification such as MCIPS.


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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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