S2P Procurement Manager

Primark; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Performance bonus

Job summary

Primark is seeking a strategic S2P Procurement Manager to lead the global Source-To-Contract process, setting strategy, standards and governance across sourcing, contracting, buying and supplier enablement.

You will drive measurable value by partnering with Finance, Legal and Risk to enhance compliance, efficiency and user experience, while championing procurement technology initiatives and data-driven improvements across regions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior procurement or enterprise transformation roles within large international organizations.
• Proven track record leading end-to-end Source-to-Pay strategy, transformation and change programmes.
• Expertise in designing and implementing global procurement processes and governance frameworks.
• Strong experience driving standardisation, digitisation, automation and scalable procurement solutions.
• Ability to develop business cases and present strategic recommendations to executives.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern Primark’s global Source-to-Contract (S2C) process, ensuring consistency, compliance and best practice across the business.
• Define and maintain global procurement processes, policies, standards, controls and operating models.
• Lead the development and delivery of the multi-year S2P transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Act as the senior procurement lead for S2P transformation, ensuring programmes deliver agreed business outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on procurement capabilities, operating models, technology investment and risk management.
• Lead S2C governance forums, driving decision-making and escalating key risks where required.
• Own global S2C performance metrics, driving improvements in compliance, efficiency, user experience and value delivery.
• Establish KPIs, reporting and MIS to support data-driven decision-making.
• Use data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure robust governance, controls and third-party risk management across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Audit teams to strengthen controls and address process gaps.
• Shape and sponsor procurement technology, automation, AI and data initiatives to support business goals.
• Drive adoption of standard tools, processes and ways of working across regions and functions.
• Influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, Finance, Technology, GBS and the wider business.
• Build organisational capability through leadership, coaching, change management and continuous improvement programmes.

Skills

Senior procurement

Global process ownership

S2P transformation

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Governance

Job description

Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way.

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

Job Description

The S2P Procurement Manager isthe enterprise process leader for the global Source To Contract (S2C) operating model, accountable for setting the strategy, standards, governance and multi-year transformation roadmap across sourcing, contracting, buying and supplier enablement, and is responsible for integration with Procure-to-Pay. The role converts Procurement strategy into scalable global ways of working, delivers measurable value, control and user experience improvements, and deputises for the Head of Procurement Excellence on S2P matters where required.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and govern Primark’s globalSource-to-Contract (S2C) process, ensuring consistency, compliance and best practice across the business.
• Define and maintain global procurement processes, policies, standards, controls and operating models.
• Lead the development and delivery of the multi-year S2P transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Act as the senior procurement lead for S2P transformation, ensuring programmes deliver agreed business outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders on procurement capabilities, operating models, technology investment and risk management.
• Lead S2C governance forums, driving decision-making and escalating key risks where required.
• Own global S2C performance metrics, driving improvements in compliance, efficiency, user experience and value delivery.
• Establish KPIs, reporting and management information to support data-driven decision-making.
• Use data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure robust governance, controls and third-party risk management across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Audit teams to strengthen controls and address process gaps.
• Shape and sponsor procurement technology, automation, AI and data initiatives to support business goals.
• Drive adoption of standard tools, processes and ways of working across regions and functions.
• Influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, Finance, Technology, GBS and the wider business.
• Build organisational capability through leadership, coaching, change management and continuous improvement programmes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior procurement, global process ownership or enterprise transformation roles within complex international organisations.
• Proven track record leading end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) strategy, transformation and change programmes.
• Expertise in designing and implementing global procurement processes, operating models and governance frameworks.
• Strong experience driving standardisation, digitisation, automation and scalable procurement solutions.
• Ability to develop business cases and present strategic recommendations, risks and performance outcomes to executive stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of procurement governance, sourcing, contracting, supplier management, third-party risk and Procure-to-Pay integration.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to translate transformation initiatives into measurable business value.
• Experience working across Procurement, Finance and Shared Services/GBS environments to deliver end-to-end process improvements.
• Proven success enabling procurement technology, data, analytics and AI-driven improvements.
• Strong capability in defining KPIs, performance frameworks and continuous improvement programmes.
• Experience building organisational capability, developing teams and embedding a culture of excellence.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders.
• Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Highly organised, results-focused and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrates Primark values and behaviours, with a collaborative, curious and change-driven mindset.

Additional Information

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we’re Caring and always strive to put people first. We’re also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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