Senior Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and entertainment company is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to drive strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships. This pivotal role involves significant stakeholder engagement and is crucial for enabling innovation within the company. Candidates should have proven experience in global procurement environments, particularly in supplier relationship management and negotiation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Procurement Manager in a global environment.
• Proven supplier relationship management skills, both onshore and offshore.
• Familiarity with call and contact centres, with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies and drive procurement processes.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and manage supplier relationships.
• Achieve cost savings through effective sourcing practices.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + Bonus and Benefits

Location: London, Hybrid Working

Industry: Technology and Entertainment

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognised, multi-billion technology and entertainment company renowned for its innovation, creativity, and cutting-edge experiences.

In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in making their 5-year strategic vision become a reality by driving long-term value while transforming and innovating procurement strategies supported by a £100bn annual spend. You’ll bring together the right people, products, and services to help create the technologies and immersive experiences that define this industry-leading business.

As part of an ambitious procurement transformation, the company is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead a high-performing team and take ownership of strategic sourcing, BPO and offshoring. You will manage key supplier relationships and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the business with no line management responsibility.

This is a highly visible role combining strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and stakeholder engagement—positioning you at the heart of a fast-evolving, creative enterprise where procurement is a key enabler of innovation and growth.

The company follows a three-day in-office policy to foster a collaborative work environment, while also recognising and supporting the need for flexibility among its employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for call and contact centres, using your industry knowledge whilst aligning with the company’s long-term goals and targets.
• Drive end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier negotiations, contract optimisation cross-functional alignment, and performance tracking.
• Achieve significant cost savings and reduce risks through effective sourcing and procurement practices.
• Own strategic relationship management, including engaging with key internal stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Managing escalations to ensure business needs are met and procurement goals are aligned with broader business objectives.

What You'll Bring:

• Previous experience working as a Procurement Manager in for a global business.
• MUST have experience in supplier relationship management both on and offshore and BPO.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with experience in negotiating major agreement with suppliers.
• Able to work from their office in London 3 days a week.
• Experience with call and contact centres.

If you're ready for new and exciting opportunity for your procurement career, contact Megan at [emailprotected] to find out more and apply confidentially.