Procurement Manager

Frontiers Media S.A.; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research publishing company based in London is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement of goods and services. This role requires 7+ years of experience in global procurement and strong negotiation skills. The manager will develop sourcing plans, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. This hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements and various benefits including additional wellbeing days.

Benefits

4 additional wellbeing days

Access to learning platforms

Free online yoga classes

Employee assistance plan

Volunteer days

Pension plan (location dependent)

Private medical care (location dependent)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of global procurement experience.
• Experience with procurement systems and requirements.
• Strong contract management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire procurement process from sourcing to delivery.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality and cost.
• Negotiate contracts and terms to achieve optimal value.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Ethical judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Professional certifications in procurement

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

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We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop thesolutions we all need to live healthy lives on ahealthy planet.

Frontiers is one of the world’s largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer-reviewed, quality-certified science openly accessible. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

Follow the links below to learn more about our work.

www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports

www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko

What we can offer you

At Frontiers our working model for new roles is hybrid, offering flexibility to work from home while staying connected through our office hubs in key locations. This approach reflects our commitment to productivity, trust, and a collaborative team culture.

We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:

4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance

Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time

A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan

Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer

Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of goods and services essential for the organization’s operations. This role involves developing strategic sourcing plans, negotiating with suppliers, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that procurement activities align with the company’s goals for cost-effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire procurement process from sourcing to purchase order execution and delivery.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and service.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve optimal value.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and legal requirements.
• Coordinate the relevant functions involved in the procurement process via regular calls.
• Verify and enter the relevant assets into the asset management system.
• Continuously look for cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.

Requirements / Knowledge

• 7+ years of global procurement experience
• Experience with procurement systems and requirements.
• Strategic thinking
• Strong negotiation and contract management abilities
• Solid understanding of sourcing and supplier management.
• Experienced in data analysis and reporting
• Strong ethical judgment and integrity

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
• Professional certifications in procurement such as CIPS will be considered advantageous

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Equal opportunity statement

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.