Group Procurement & Optimisation Manager

London Marathon Events; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading events organization as a Group Procurement & Optimisation Manager. You will oversee procurement activities, drive efficiencies, and support strategic value across the group. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a background in procurement within the events or sports sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in events, sports, or related industries.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement for LME, focusing on cost efficiency.
• Identify group-wide procurement synergies and cost-saving initiatives.
• Act as primary procurement contact for LME and support wider group functions.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Procurement Software Knowledge

Job description

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London Marathon Events (part of the London Marathon Group) works to inspire, champion, and increase activity in all ages, abilities, and demographics. We do this through our successful event portfolio, outreach programmes, and our network of companies. Our events raise millions for charities annually, and we believe in the power of sport.

Our values are:

• Impact – create positive change
• Innovate – enable new ideas
• Everyone – champion inclusivity
• Customer first – go the extra mile

Diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing are central to our ethos. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, believing they strengthen our company. If you're ready to lead change and make a societal impact, continue reading.

The Role

The Group Procurement & Optimisation Manager supports LME and its group companies by overseeing procurement activities and aiding the Head of Optimisation in driving efficiencies, cost savings, and strategic value.

Reporting to the Head of Optimisation, this role ensures effective procurement management, supports business integration, operational alignment, and supplier coordination across the group.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Supply Chain Management (LME-Focused)

• Manage end-to-end procurement for LME, focusing on cost efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain supplier agreements, negotiate rates and SLAs.
• Forecast procurement needs and monitor market trends and supplier performance.
• Support procurement budgeting, reporting, and cost tracking.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and ethical sourcing.

1. Supporting the Head of Optimisation & Wider Group Procurement

• Identify group-wide procurement synergies and cost-saving initiatives.
• Facilitate procurement alignment and support onboarding of new businesses.
• Drive process efficiencies and develop procurement KPIs.

1. Stakeholder & Supplier Relationship Management

• Act as primary procurement contact for LME and support wider group functions.
• Build supplier relationships, negotiate agreements, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Ensure compliance with governance policies and sustainability goals.

Required Experience

• Proven procurement experience in events, sports, or related industries.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder skills.
• Ability to support business integration and operational efficiencies.
• Knowledge of procurement software and compliance standards.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries: Events Services