Procurement Manager

Procurement Heads; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in London is seeking a Procurement Manager to drive strategic sourcing and build relationships across diverse categories. With a focus on global projects, your role will enhance commercial excellence and sustainability in procurement practices. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in complex procurement processes, along with strong negotiation skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £60,000 plus benefits, including a bonus and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Base Salary - £60,000

Up to 10% bonus

£600 gym membership allowance

Private health insurance

Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing complex procurement processes.
• Natural relationship-builder with strong influencing skills.
• Expertise in supplier management and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships to deliver procurement value.
• Lead sourcing across various categories.
• Drive supplier performance and risk management.
• Champion sustainable sourcing aligned with global ESG goals.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Commercial mindset

Sustainable practices

Job description

Procurement Heads are strategically partnered with a forward-thinking sports and events organisation, driving world-class live events across multiple continents. This is your chance to lead high-impact projects, shape a diverse procurement strategy, and work at the heart of a passionate, collaborative team.

This is more than a procurement role, it’s a chance to shape experiences that matter, with purpose at the core. It gives you the opportunity to be collaborative, strategic, and to be excited by the idea of working on projects with global reach.

Location: London Bridge - Hybrid working 2 days per week in the office

Key responsibilities:

• Build strong, trusted relationships across the organisation to identify opportunities and deliver strategic procurement value.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing across a wide range of categories, from broadcast and content to tech, operations, and professional services.
• Drive commercial excellence, supplier performance, and risk management across a resilient, global supply chain.
• Champion sustainable and socially responsible sourcing, aligned with global ESG goals.

Key requirements:

• 5+ years of experience managing complex procurement processes across multiple spend areas.
• A natural relationship-builder with strong influencing skills and a commercial mindset.
• Expertise in supplier management, negotiation, and contract governance.
• A passion for innovation, inclusion, and sustainable practices.
• A bonus if you’ve worked in sport, live events, entertainment, or a similarly a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:
Base Salary - £60,000
Up to 10% bonus
£600 allowance to put towards gym membership etc
Private health insurance
Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office
Plus more benefits