Procurement Manager - Global Financial Services

Catalyst Labs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in London is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead its global procurement strategy. The role involves overseeing procurement operations, managing supplier relationships, and implementing best practices across the business. Candidates should have at least eight years of procurement experience, a relevant degree, and strong strategic sourcing skills. The organization offers a dynamic and collaborative workplace with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in procurement, ideally within global financial services.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Proven experience in complex contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all procurement operations.
• Enhance supplier onboarding and management frameworks.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements and manage contract renewals.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Complex contract negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Financial analysis

Education

University degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field

Professional procurement certification (MCIPS or equivalent)

Job description

About Us

Catalyst Labs is a specialist talent agency partnering with global professional services organisations across corporate services, fiduciary, legal, accounting, regulatory, and financial services functions. We are deeply embedded in our clients’ recruitment operations, working directly with senior decision-makers including Partners, Managing Directors, Board members, and C‑suite leaders across international firms and high‑growth platforms.

Our Client:

Our client is a rapidly growing global professional services firm delivering corporate, fiduciary, and regulatory solutions to private equity houses, hedge funds, CLO managers, trusts, and international financial institutions. Operating across multiple global locations, the firm blends deep international expertise with a pragmatic, client‑centric approach.

Location: London

Work type: Full time

Overview
We’re seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and execute the organisation’s global procurement strategy based in London. This role will oversee end‑to‑end procurement activities, manage key supplier relationships, and introduce best‑practice processes across the business, with exposure to complex international supplier engagements in a fast‑growing global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all procurement operations, ensuring strong governance, thorough due diligence, and full compliance across supplier relationships.

• Enhance and standardise supplier onboarding, engagement, and ongoing management frameworks.

• Create and manage a structured contract renewal plan, lead RFI/RFP initiatives, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including co‑terming arrangements.

• Evaluate proposals, Statements of Work, and pricing models to optimise commercial value and minimise risk.

• Work closely with senior business support stakeholders to ensure procurement activities are aligned with wider business objectives.

• Perform regular pricing assessments, support budgeting processes, and track supplier performance.

• Maintain comprehensive and accurate supplier records, contract histories, and related documentation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Professional procurement certification such as MCIPS (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Minimum of eight years’ experience in procurement, ideally within global financial services or professional services environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, complex contract negotiations, supplier relationship management, and co‑terming arrangements.
• Strong financial and analytical capability to evaluate detailed proposals and complex data sets.
• Proven experience operating effectively within a global, cross‑functional, and highly collaborative setting.

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