Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Commercial Procurement in London. This pivotal role focuses on supporting strategic projects and daily operations within Indirect Categories. You will manage supplier relationships, achieve significant commercial savings, and lead a team of Category Managers. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset. Join this dynamic team to drive impactful change and contribute to the company's growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational and commercial experience in indirect procurement.
• Strong skills in stakeholder and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage categories for Indirect goods and services, supporting various business functions.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for cost savings.

Skills

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Commercial Procurement

Negotiation Skills

Excel Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration Skills

Tools

Excel

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Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement, London

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Client:

Burberry Limited

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers, and our communities. This core belief has guided Burberry since its founding in 1856 and remains central to our operations today.

We strive to create an environment where creative minds from diverse backgrounds can thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good, creating sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change, and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

This role involves supporting strategic projects and daily activities across Indirect Categories, collaborating with stakeholders in Leeds and London. The main focus is to identify and execute savings opportunities across various indirect categories, partnering with the business to achieve project and cost-saving targets.

The Commercial Procurement team leads procurement strategy across various Indirect categories to deliver optimal commercial outcomes and impact Burberry’s P&L. This global team works across central corporate functions and local regions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Manage categories for Indirect goods and services, supporting various business functions
• Potentially provide line management and development support for Category Managers and Sourcing Specialists
• Achieve commercial savings and maximize value from key strategic suppliers
• Manage stakeholder relationships (Business Partnering)
• Participate in the Procurement Leadership Team
• Develop and implement procurement strategies
• Coordinate with Legal and Info-Sec to ensure quality contracts with credible suppliers
• Report regularly on savings, projects, and supplier performance
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects supporting Burberry’s growth with procurement expertise
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Extensive operational and commercial experience in indirect procurement
• Strong skills in stakeholder and supplier relationship management
• Highly commercial, numerate, and results-oriented
• Capable of working effectively in a challenging, dynamic environment
• Problem-solving and collaborative skills
• Proficient in Excel, analytics, and presentation skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution
• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recruits based on skills and experience without discrimination.