Procurement Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service company in London is seeking a Strategic Procurement Business Partner to drive sustainable sourcing and enhance procurement strategies. This role involves leading sourcing initiatives, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring ethical practices in procurement. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for sustainability.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement, sustainability, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Proven experience leading complex sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives from strategy through to contract execution across multiple business units and regions.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive adoption and alignment.
• Build tailored sourcing plans that reflect unique business needs and challenges.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Sustainability knowledge

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g. MCIPS)

Job description

Collinson is the global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world to travel with ease and confidence. The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement, and insurance solutions for over 400 million consumers.

Collinson is the operator of Priority Pass, the world’s original and leading airport experiences programme. Travellers can access a network of 1,500+ lounges and travel experiences, including dining, retail, sleep and spa, in over 650 airports in 148 countries, helping to elevate the journey into something special. We work with the world’s leading payment networks, over 1,400 banks, 90 airlines and 20 hotel groups worldwide.


We have been bringing innovation to the market since inception – from launching the first independent global VIP lounge access Programme, Priority Pass to being the first to sell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct and creating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sector with ICLP. Today we still invest heavily in innovation to ensure that we continue to deliver superior customer experiences.


Key clients include Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, HDFC.

Join Our Growing Group Procurement & ESG Team

At The Collinson Group, we’re proud of our global supplier network and are committed to building strong, sustainable, and innovative partnerships that support our ambitious growth goals. We’re now looking for a Strategic Procurement Business Partner to join our dynamic team and play a key role in delivering commercial value, driving sustainable sourcing, and shaping the future of procurement across our global business.

About the Role

As a trusted business partner, you’ll work across all spend categories and collaborate with teams including Marketing, Technology, Operations, Product, Legal, Finance, People & Culture, and Risk. You’ll lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, manage complex negotiations, and play a central role in shaping procurement strategies that deliver more than just cost savings.

More than just ensuring process compliance, this is an opportunity to drive innovation, embed sustainable practices, and build strategic third-party relationships that unlock value across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead sourcing initiatives from strategy through to contract execution across multiple business units and regions

Build tailored sourcing plans that reflect unique business needs and challenges

Collaborate with the Sustainability team to drive ethical and sustainable procurement practices

Conduct market analysis, assess proposals, develop business recommendations, and negotiate commercial contracts

Support effective contract management and help resolve supplier disputes

Develop subcategory plans and deliver process improvements that build long-term value

Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive adoption and alignment

What We’re Looking For

A degree or relevant professional qualification (e.g. MCIPS or equivalent)

Strong understanding of procurement, sustainability, and ethical sourcing practices

Proven experience leading complex sourcing projects and supplier negotiations

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong analytical, project management, and organisational capabilities

A collaborative, adaptable mindset with experience working in a global, matrixed organisation

Passion for driving sustainable business practices and creating meaningful change

Why Join Us?

At The Collinson Group, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, integrity, and impact. You’ll work in a collaborative environment where your ideas are welcomed, your development is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply now and help us build smarter, more sustainable business relationships that drive real value — for our company, our partners, and the world.

Our mission is focused on doing good beyond profit, which for us means we seek out opportunities for our people to share in our success and that we give back to the communities and people within which we work.


Never short of ambition, the success of our business is delivered through the diverse and talented team of over 2,200 global colleagues.

Collinson is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes differences in all their forms including: colour, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, family status, age, individuals with disabilities and people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences as we strongly believe this contributes to our on-going success.

We are focused on continually evolving our purpose driven, high performing culture, providing an environment where our people have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and do interesting and meaningful work. Our company values are: Take Action, Do the right thing, One team and Be insight led. These help guide everything we do internally in terms of how we think, act and interact, right through to how we deliver value to our customers and clients.

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