Procurement Manager

RELX International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RELX is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead global category strategy and supplier management for Editorial Production Operations. You will shape sourcing, negotiate high‑value contracts, and drive value across content services, software, AI platforms and translation providers.

You will collaborate with technology, operations, product and business teams to deliver data‑driven sourcing insights and measurable benefits while ensuring governance and risk considerations are integrated into

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic sourcing for content production and technology/saaS.
• Proven track record in negotiating high-value contracts and delivering business benefits.
• Familiarity with AI/GenAI tools and data-driven sourcing insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations for content production, software, SaaS, and AI platforms.
• Structure MSAs, SOWs, SaaS subscriptions, and licensing across multiple pricing models.
• Apply category management and market benchmarking to create plans with measurable benefits.
• Leverage AI/GenAI and BI tools to drive sourcing decisions.
• Manage relationships with strategic technology suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

AI tools

Power BI

Spend analytics

RFP/RFI processes

Category strategy

Supply chain knowledge

Education

CPSM or CIPS certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Job description

Do you want to shape global sourcing strategies that accelerate innovation across content production and technology?

Are you ready to build strategic supplier partnerships and deliver measurable value across RELX businesses?

About the Role

The Procurement Manager leads global category strategy, sourcing and supplier management for Editorial Production Operations (EPO), supporting RELX businesses across content services, technology platforms, AI-enabled technologies, SaaS solutions, customer services and translation providers. You will partner across technology, operations, product and business teams to shape sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships and deliver measurable business value.

Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial negotiations for content production, software, SaaS, managed services, AI platforms and large language model (LLM) services.
• Structure and negotiate agreements including MSA, SOW, SaaS subscriptions and licensing across consumption/usage-based, token-based, transactional and T&M pricing models.
• Apply sourcing best practices, category management and market benchmarking to translate business demand and market trends into category plans and measurable benefits.
• Leverage AI/GenAI tools and BI platforms to generate data-driven sourcing insights and decisions.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for strategic content technology suppliers, supporting governance, risk management, supplier optimization and innovation.
• Build consensus and advise Legal, Information Security and business-unit stakeholders during complex negotiations and contract management.
• Operate independently within Global Procurement governance guidelines and Legal and AI governance requirements.

Requirements

• Progressive experience in strategic sourcing/procurement, with a strong focus on academic and professional content/data production and software/SaaS/technology sourcing — ideally across both domains, or demonstrated ability to ramp quickly across categories.
• Proven track record leading and negotiating complex, high-value agreements, delivering benefits to the business.
• Proficiency with AI tools and the Microsoft 365 suite, including Power BI to optimize sourcing processes, drive innovation, strengthen the supplier base, and enhance spend visibility and insight.
• Hands-on experience with category strategy and management, spend analytics/BI reporting, and end-to-end RFP/RFI processes.
• Knowledge in Supply Chain Management, or a related field; CPSM or CIPS certification strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of academic and professional information solutions, content production workflows, and the technologies driving digital content transformation and delivery preferred.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About the Business

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. RELX serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs more than 36,000 people over 40% of whom are in North America. The headquarters is in London. The market capitalization is about £60bn ($80bn), making it one of the 10 largest listed companies in the UK. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange, Euronext, and NYSE. The company has four market segments. It develops information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in the Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions sectors.

Do you want to shape global sourcing strategies that accelerate innovation across content production and technology?