Procurement Officer- Strategic Projects 6 months FTC

Bauer Media Outdoor; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in London is looking for a highly organized Supply Chain Officer to enhance their procurement team. This temporary role focuses on managing supplier relationships and delivering sustainable product solutions across European markets. Ideal candidates will have a degree in business, supply chain experience, and strong communication skills. The role offers flexibility with a hybrid work setup and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 paid holidays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing supplier relationships and operations.
• Ability to handle competing timelines effectively.
• Knowledge of sustainable sourcing and materials.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement supply chain plans.
• Manage day-to-day supplier operations.
• Support transition from product development to mass production.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Strong communication skills

Organized with attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

Degree in a business-related discipline

MCIPS or similar qualification

Tools

ERP software

SAP

MRP II

Job description

Description

Bauer Media Outdoor estate spans 12 European countries helping advertisers reach millions of consumers through 110000 Out-of-Home assets. With a diverse portfolio of public infrastructure solutions and services and iconic locations we connect brands and partners with audiences in creative and innovative ways.

Using data analytics and programmatic capabilities we provide tailored advertising experiences and measurable insights that help our partners reach the right audiences deliver impact and drive engagement.

We are a platform for brands and a platform for good. We are focused on delivering more impact for advertisers more value for communities inspiring social change and less impact on the planet. Bauer Media Outdoorss advertising opportunities are in everyday spaces where people live work and travel providing a highly impactful platform to build brands.

About the role

The role is based in our London GSQ office and periodic travel will be required to visit suppliers and project partners across the UK and Europe.

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Supply Chain Officer to join our Procurement team on a temporary basis supporting strategic initiatives across multiple procurement and product categories. You’ll play a key role in sourcing and transforming our supplier landscape with a particular focus on sustainable materials and mass-production delivery.

This position is central to a major strategic project contributing to the development and launch of an innovative product range across 10 European markets. Working closely with Product Design and Project Management colleagues you’ll develop a deep technical understanding of our products and ensure smooth transition from development to market delivery. You will also support cost-reduction activities that align with current product design.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating and implementing supply chain plans for sustainable and key product ranges.
• Managing supplier relationships and day-to-day operations to ensure activities align with project timelines.
• Sourcing suppliers and conducting due diligence across sustainable materials timber and hardware categories.
• Partnering with Product Development and Supply Chain teams to create source and develop strategic products.
• Supporting project planning and transition activities from new product development into mass production.
• Identifying and sourcing alternative materials and contributing to innovative product development when required.
• Considering whole-life product costs including maintenance spare parts and inventory management.
• Completing administrative tasks with selected suppliers including purchase order follow-up deliveries and payments.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in a business-related discipline with supply chain experience.
• MCIPS or similar qualification is advantageous.
• Strong strategic sourcing experience; manufacturing experience beneficial.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing timelines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.
• Excellent supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Experience with ERP SAP or MRP II preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Whats in it for you

• Salary (Pro rated)
• Flexible working and a hybrid setup that gives the freedom to have your work -life balance. (This usually looks like 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home).
• Enjoy 25 paid holidays including those well need bank holidays!
• Company Pension Scheme Contribution of up to 8%
• Stay healthy with our Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Insurance and group income protection scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme Enjoy travel / season ticket loans and exclusive discounts with hundreds of retailers
• Make a difference with our charity volunteer days. It feels great to give back!

At Bauer Media Outdoor we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect regardless of their race gender age ethnicity background sexual orientation disability or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment a place you can be yourself. We support reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees. If you’re interested in joining us to shape the future of out-of-home media we’d love to hear from you.