Procurement Director

GBR - Kantar Media Audiences Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kantar Media Audiences Limited in London is seeking a Procurement Director for Indirects to lead global spend programs, shape strategy, and drive cost savings across HR, Travel, Professional Services, Legal and Finance.

You will partner with the Executive Leadership team, manage supplier relationships, oversee risk management, and contribute to developing the Fifty5Blue procurement operating model. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in procurement, with MCIPS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or MCIPS qualification.
• 10+ years of procurement/category experience in a global environment.
• Indirect category management experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Leadership team to develop and implement global procurement strategies across the key indirect spend categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality products and services at the most competitive prices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
• Deliver cost savings targets.
• Define the risk framework for business‑critical indirect suppliers.
• Assist with the development of the Fifty5Blue Procurement operating model encompassing people, processes and technology.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Indirect spend management

Sourcing strategy

TPRM

Supplier negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MCIPS

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title

Procurement Director Indirects

Location

London, Westgate

Employment Type

Permanent (Full‑time)

Overview

Exciting opportunity to join a green‑field Procurement function managing approximately $140m of global third‑party spend in a fast moving and dynamic environment. The role will manage indirect sourcing and TPRM activities across Fifty5Blue, across the spend categories of HR, Travel, Professional Services, Legal and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Leadership team to develop and implement global procurement strategies across the key indirect spend categories.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality products and services at the most competitive prices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
• Deliver cost savings targets.
• Define the risk framework for business‑critical indirect suppliers.
• Assist with the development of the Fifty5Blue Procurement operating model encompassing people, processes and technology.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Minimum 10 years of procurement/category experience in a fast‑moving global environment.
• In‑depth indirect category management experience, market trends and pricing strategies – especially AI.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of purchasing, negotiation and contracting.
• Experience with industry standard ERP systems.
• Experience with global purchasing organisations and global suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Expert financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Expertise in TPRM, supplier management and relationship building.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or MCIPS qualification.

Our Offer

We’ll support you with training and career development opportunities. Gain the benefit of our global reach, advanced technical innovation and deep expertise, and become part of a community of passionate, dedicated professionals.

Equality and Diversity

Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority. We support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society.