Procurement Manager

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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

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