Global Procurement Lead: Tech, AI & Content Sourcing

RELX (UK) Limited Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Job summary

RELX (UK) Limited Company seeks a Procurement Manager to lead global category strategy, sourcing and supplier management for Editorial Production Operations across RELX businesses. You will partner with technology, operations, product and business teams to shape sourcing strategies and deliver measurable value.

Responsibilities include leading negotiations for content production, software, SaaS, and AI platforms, applying category management, and leveraging AI and BI tools to drive spend

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in strategic sourcing/procurement with focus on content/data production and software/SaaS sourcing.
• Proven track record leading complex, high‑value agreements.
• Proficiency with AI tools and Microsoft 365, including Power BI.
• Hands-on category strategy, spend analytics, and end-to-end RFP/RFI processes.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management; CPSM or CIPS certification strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with academic and professional information solutions and digital content delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial negotiations for content production, software, SaaS, managed services, AI platforms and LLM services.
• Structure and negotiate MSAs, SOWs, SaaS subscriptions, and licensing across various pricing models.
• Apply category management and market benchmarking to translate demand into category plans.
• Leverage AI/GenAI tools and BI platforms for data-driven sourcing insights.
• Serve as primary relationship owner for strategic content technology suppliers and governance.
• Advise Legal, Information Security and stakeholders during complex negotiations.
• Operate within Global Procurement governance and AI governance requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

SaaS/tech sourcing

Negotiation

Power BI

AI tools

RFP/RFI processes

Spend analytics

MS Office

Education

CPSM/CIPS certification preferred

Tools

MS 365

Job description

RELX (UK) Limited Company seeks a Procurement Manager to lead global category strategy, sourcing and supplier management for Editorial Production Operations across RELX businesses. You will partner with technology, operations, product and business teams to shape sourcing strategies and deliver measurable value.

Responsibilities include leading negotiations for content production, software, SaaS, and AI platforms, applying category management, and leveraging AI and BI tools to drive spend