Senior Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology and entertainment company as a Senior Procurement Manager. You will develop innovative procurement strategies supporting a £100bn annual spend while managing key supplier relationships and stakeholder engagement, positioning you at the heart of their success.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Procurement Manager in a global business environment.
• Experience in supplier relationship management both onshore and offshore, including BPO.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience negotiating major agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for call and contact centres.
• Drive end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier negotiations and contract optimization.
• Manage strategic relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Job description

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager

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 recognized, 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 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 seeks 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 highly visible role combines strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and stakeholder engagement—placing 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 collaboration, while supporting flexibility among employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for call and contact centres, aligning with the company's long-term goals and targets.
• Drive end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier negotiations, contract optimization, cross-functional alignment, and performance tracking.
• Achieve significant cost savings and mitigate risks through effective sourcing and procurement practices.
• Manage strategic relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Handle escalations to ensure business needs are met and procurement goals align with broader objectives.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience as a Procurement Manager in a global business environment.
• MUST have experience in supplier relationship management both onshore and offshore, including BPO.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with experience negotiating major agreements with suppliers.
• Ability to work from the London office 3 days a week.
• Experience with call and contact centres.

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