Procurement Operations Specialist in City of London

Job description

Procurement Operations Manager – Financial Services

Location: London

Corporate Title: Vice President

Contract: Permanent

A leading international financial services organisation is seeking a Procurement Operations Manager to join its London-based team. This is a key position within the Finance function, offering the opportunity to lead procurement operations, strengthen supplier governance, and drive value across the business.

The Role

As Procurement Operations Manager, you will oversee the full procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements while supporting the firm’s third-party risk management framework. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Legal, and Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in embedding robust procurement practices within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement operations across the organisation, ensuring compliance with FCA, PRA, and internal governance standards.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, contract negotiation, purchase orders, and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Finance to align procurement with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Maintain and enhance procurement systems (e.g., Oracle, iValua, Optimise), driving process efficiency and data integrity.
• Lead supplier onboarding and due diligence, including financial stability checks and third-party risk assessments.
• Monitor procurement KPIs, producing reports for senior management and regulatory stakeholders.
• Support internal audits and external regulatory reviews relating to procurement and vendor management.
• Develop procurement strategies to optimise cost, manage risk, and improve supplier service delivery.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English