Procurement Manager

Penguin Random House; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Penguin Random House as a Procurement Manager in London, where you will be responsible for shaping procurement strategy while ensuring compliance and driving cost savings. Collaborate with various teams and utilize your procurement expertise in a vibrant and supportive environment. Enjoy attractive employee perks while helping to serve renowned artists and songwriters in the music industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus extra days

Flexible working opportunities

Subsidised gym membership

Private Health Insurance

Annual gig allowance

Artist showcases

Cycle to work scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Give As You Earn Scheme

Fun and sociable office environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in indirect procurement or compliance.
• Knowledge of procurement practices and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Generate savings in procurement and optimize practices.
• Ensure compliance with procurement guidelines.
• Manage supplier onboarding and performance assessments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP MM

Microsoft Office

Job description

As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless ofage, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. *BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’

Procurement Manager

Join BMG’s team as Procurement Manager and play a key role in shaping our procurement strategy! In this role, you'll collaborate with the People Excellence, Finance, Legal, and other teams to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations while optimizing procurement practices. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide expert guidance, negotiate contracts for cost savings, and oversee critical supplier assessments. You’ll also drive the adoption of SAP MM within the business, and work closely with Global Procurement to implement strategic initiatives locally. If you’re a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excellence, we’d love to have you on board!

Key Responsibilities

• Generate tangible savings in procurement through re-negotiation and implementation of a procurement strategy.
• Ensure procurement guidelines, procedures, and policies are clearly communicated and consistently followed across the company.
• Work closely with People Excellence, Finance, Legal, and other teams to ensure the procurement regulations are up to date with any internal and external regulations (e.g. Supplier Code of Conduct, IR35, Modern Slavery Act, etc.).
• Act as an advisor to the business, offering guidance and support on procurement-related inquiries and assist them in the procurement activities.
• Supervise the SAP MM purchase order process, ensuring preferred suppliers are utilized, required quotations are obtained, and procurement activities align with company policies and procedures.
• Own and manage supplier onboarding process, perform periodic supplier performance & risk assessment.
• Provide support to end users (business), addressing and resolving supplier-related issues that may arise.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement on local, regional, and global procurement strategies.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• + 4 years of experience in indirect procurement, compliance, or related field.
• Knowledge of generally accepted procurement practices.
• Experience working with SAP SRM or MM modules.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• First class attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Now, what's in it for you?

• 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Annual gig allowance.
• Artist showcases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Give As You Earn Scheme.
• A fun and sociable office environment.

Are you interested?Follow the link to apply!

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we are dedicated to ensuring that candidates with disabilities are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Therefore, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Please note – there may be exceptional circumstances where the volume of applicants means we cannot interview all eligible candidates.

If you have any questions about the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or would like to confirm your eligibility, please reach out to us at [e-mail] .

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BMG - est. 2008 - is the world's fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG's pitch is unique - a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG's 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG's fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

BMG is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Country:United Kingdom

State/Region:London

City: London

Postal Code:SW1V 2SA

Job ID: 278868

Date: 25 May 2025

Location:

London, LND, GB, SW1V 2SA

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