Procurement Manager: Build and Manage Brand Relationships

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional institute in procurement is seeking a Procurement Manager in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sourcing strategies, enhancing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely product deliveries. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with exceptional communication and negotiation skills. This is a key role aimed at enhancing customer loyalty and brand engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement.
• Previous experience directly liaising with brands.
• Experience with managing European factories or brands.

Responsibilities

• Develop and introduce new products and sourcing options.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance appraisals.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Job description

The Role:

As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for liaising directly with brands to drive sourcing strategies, enhance supplier relationships, and ensure the timely delivery of product ranges to support our business objectives.

About Us:

At TCC Global, we develop innovative loyalty marketing solutions that enhance customer engagement and foster brand loyalty for some of the world's leading retailers. We are committed to delivering exceptional results through creativity and dedication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and introduce new products and sourcing options to expand our offerings.
• Strengthen competitiveness with existing suppliers through negotiations and performance reviews.
• Manage supplier relationships, including regular communication, performance appraisals, and rationalization of the supply base.
• Oversee the new product introduction process, ensuring all critical steps-data management, timelines, and approvals-are met efficiently.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities, negotiate contracts, and secure favourable terms for new launches, programs, and catalogues.
• Support major programs by providing excellent client service, ensuring flexible capacity, and managing quality expectations in collaboration with local offices and the supply chain team.

• Previous experience directly liaising with brands.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the gravitas to articulate strategic vision and influence decision-making at the executive level.
• Experience with managing European factories or brands.
• Previous experience with kitchen and homeware products is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement.
• Proven ability to negotiate, build supplier relationships, and manage end-to-end procurement processes.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

If you are a driven professional with a passion for sourcing or procurement, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our mission to enhance customer loyalty and brand engagement. Please submit your resume in English.