Senior Procurement Manager - IT and G&A

Molson Coors Beverage; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in the UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for IT and General Administration. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and utilizing strategic sourcing tools to drive cost savings and operational excellence. Candidates should have significant IT procurement experience and strong negotiation skills, and be adept at managing cross-functional relationships. Join a company committed to sustainability and employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible work programmes

Equal Parent Leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience within an IT procurement or category management role.
• Deep IT category knowledge with a track record of IT procurement initiatives.
• Skilled in negotiation, contracting, and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong capabilities in strategic sourcing and spend analysis.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute overall procurement strategy for IT and G&A across the UKI region.
• Manage local and regional suppliers ensuring high performance.
• Use sourcing tools like spend analysis and RFx processes.
• Deliver annual cost savings targets and manage category risks.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

IT procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Project management

Job description

Requisition ID: 36346

Brands to love, Careers to last.

Why You Should Join Us

At Molson Coors, we've been bringing people together over a cold beer for more than 200 years. Our award‑winning portfolio includes beloved brands such as Coors, Carling, Madri Excepcional and Blue Moon. Our diverse range also features popular brands like Aspall, Rekorderlig, Staropramen, Doom Bar.

As a global leader in the beverage industry, we are deeply committed to promoting responsible drinking and driving sustainability.

With a presence in over 100 countries and a team of 16,000 employees, we are dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for our communities and championing responsible drinking worldwide.

Joining us means becoming part of a company that values tradition while innovating to meet the evolving tastes of our consumers. We believe in celebrating all of life’s moments together and making a positive impact in the world.

As a People First organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.

Your Purpose

We’re currently recruiting for a Senior Procurement Manager – IT and General Administration (G&A). You will be responsible for a portfolio of local categories of high to intermediate complexity within the UKI region and supporting with strategic input into divisional category strategies. This will include using strategic sourcing principles such as spend analysis, RFx, reverse auctions, contract management and supplier management.

Although initially aligned to the G&A and IT categories, Senior Procurement Manager will require agility to flex across different procurement categories in response to business needs and market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute the overall procurement strategy for IT and G&A across the UKI region, aligned with long‑range planning (LRP) goals, contributing to other procurement categories and divisional strategies as required.
• Manage local and regional suppliers, ensuring high performance, service quality, and compliance. Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships that support top‑line growth, leading negotiations and overseeing the full contract lifecycle.
• Use strategic sourcing tools such as spend analysis, RFx processes, reverse auctions, and contract management to drive procurement excellence.
• Deliver annual cost savings targets and support value creation initiatives including innovation and sustainability. Proactively assess and manage category risks and opportunities at country/cluster level.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, gaining buy‑in for sourcing strategies and ensuring alignment with local business priorities.
• Support financial planning cycles (AOP & LRP) with data insights and budget alignment. Ensure procurement activities meet internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

About You

• Significant experience within an IT procurement or category management role.
• Deep IT category, supplier, and market knowledge with a track record of delivering IT procurement initiatives.
• Skilled in negotiation, contracting, and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong capabilities in strategic sourcing, spend analysis, and contract development.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability in managing cross‑functional relationships and influencing stakeholders.

You may not meet all the criteria for the role, but don't let that stop you from applying. We all need to learn and develop and we can help you do this here at Molson Coors.

About Us

• We’re one of the UK’s Most Attractive Employers winning the Top Employer award for the last 12 years.
• Equal Parent Leave - as much or as little as you wish of 52 weeks parent leave, with 26 weeks at full pay irrespective of gender or path to parenthood.
• Flexible work programmes to ensure a work life balance is maintained such as our market‑leading Moments That Matter for significant moments in your life.
• Commitment to the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people reflective of our People First value.
• We’re committed to raising industry standards and leaving a positive imprint on our employees, consumers, communities and the environment which is reflected in Our Beer Print and our 2025 sustainability targets.

Molson Coors Beverage Company: Building Careers

Molson Coors Beverage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.

Our aim to build a skilled and highly engaged workforce that unites around our shared values and reflects our diverse marketplace; and foster a workplace where all employees’ unique talents, skills and perspectives are valued and leveraged – where all people feel that we are #BetterWithYou. This makes our talent strategy simple – we want the best talent in all our roles, regardless of their background.

We are Disability Confident Committed. If you require any additional assistance or adjustments in advance of, or during the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We want you to succeed and will be happy to support you.