Global Procurement Manager

Capco; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an experienced Global Procurement Manager to oversee procurement and supply chain activities. The role involves leading a team, enhancing core procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This position offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Competitive pension

Health insurance

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced family leave

Backup care sessions

5 weeks of annual leave

Continuous learning funding

Gympass

Travel insurance

Season ticket loans

Cycle to Work scheme

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within professional or financial services.
• Proven experience managing and developing staff and building high-performing teams.
• Strong contractual and commercial acumen with highly developed negotiation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement team.
• Enhance procurement processes for efficiency and control.
• Negotiate contracts for high-value third-party requirements.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Supplier management

Communication skills

Education

Degree qualified and/or MCIPS certification

Job description

Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Corporate Services (Procurement) | Type: Permanent

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Global Procurement Manager to join our Corporate Services team, reporting to the Head of Global Procurement. You will oversee procurement and supply chain activities across all spend categories, lead a small team, and act as a commercial and strategic leader within the function.

You’ll play a key role in developing and evolving the Global Procurement capability, ensuring effective supplier management, sustainable savings, and alignment with our parent company’s controls and standards. This is an opportunity to have global impact while working in a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, manage, and develop the Capco Procurement team
• Streamline and enhance core procurement processes to improve efficiency and control
• Lead sourcing, contract negotiation, and due diligence for high-value or complex third-party requirements in line with Capco’s Procurement Policy
• Identify sustainable savings and benefits, working closely with internal stakeholders and our parent company
• Provide supplier management expertise and ensure effective oversight of complex supplier relationships
• Support internal and external audit requirements related to Procurement and Supply Chain activities
• Develop and embed procurement and supply chain management policies that strengthen Capco’s control environment

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years’ experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within professional or financial services
• Proven experience managing and developing staff and building high-performing teams
• Demonstrable success delivering measurable benefits and influencing senior stakeholders
• Strong contractual and commercial acumen with highly developed negotiation and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills – able to influence effectively across different levels, regions, and cultures
• Degree qualified and/or MCIPS certification (preferred)
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently

Bonus Points For

• Experience working within a global or matrix organisation
• Track record of implementing procurement systems, processes, or governance frameworks
• Experience collaborating with parent company procurement or finance teams
• Understanding of regulatory requirements or audit processes within Financial Services

Why Join Capco

• Gain experience across the full range of supply chain management responsibilities
• Take ownership of diverse sourcing projects with global visibility
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial culture
• Access continuous learning, development, and professional certifications
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and meritocratic team that values innovation and impact

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance, and critical illness cover
• Mental Health: Access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and trained in-house first aiders
• Family-Friendly: Enhanced leave for maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell days
• Continuous Learning: Minimum 40 hours of training annually, plus a dedicated Business Coach from Day One
• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value every person’s unique perspective and contribution.

At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – shaping how we work with clients and each other every day.

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