Senior Procurement Manager - IT and G&A

Molson Coors Beverage Company; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global beverage company is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for IT and General Administration in the UKI region. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing suppliers, and utilizing strategic sourcing tools to achieve cost savings and enhance performance. Ideal candidates should have experience in IT procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams. This position provides flexible working options and prioritizes employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Equal parental leave policy

Flexible work programs

Commitment to wellbeing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in IT procurement or category management.
• Deep IT category, supplier, and market knowledge with a track record of delivering IT procurement initiatives.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills; ability to manage cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute the overall procurement strategy for IT and G&A across the UKI region.
• Manage local and regional suppliers, ensuring high performance and service quality.
• Use strategic sourcing tools to drive procurement excellence.
• Deliver annual cost savings targets and support value creation initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders for sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Spend analysis

Contract management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager - IT and General Administration (G&A) recruiting for a portfolio of local categories of high to intermediate complexity within the UKI region. The role supports strategic input into divisional category strategies and uses strategic sourcing principles including spend analysis, RFx, reverse auctions, contract management, and supplier management. The position requires agility to flex across procurement categories in response to business needs and market dynamics.

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, and contribute 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, lead negotiations, and oversee 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 the 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.
• Demonstrated experience in IT procurement or category management.
• 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; ability to manage cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders.

About Molson Coors and Why Join

Molson Coors Beverage Company is a global leader in the beverage industry with a presence in over 100 countries and a workforce of 16,000 employees. We value tradition while innovating to meet evolving consumer tastes and are committed to sustainability and responsible drinking. We offer flexible working options and a People First approach.

• One of the UK's Most Attractive Employers, with Top Employer awards for the last 12 years.
• Equal parental leave policy offering up to 52 weeks with 26 weeks of paid leave, irrespective of gender or path to parenthood.
• Flexible work programs to support work-life balance, including moments that matter for significant life events.
• Commitment to physical and mental wellbeing and to continuous improvement of industry standards.
• Our beer print and 2025 sustainability targets reflect our commitment to communities and the environment.

Molson Coors Beverage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and strive to build a skilled and highly engaged workforce that reflects our diverse marketplace. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected and where talent is welcomed regardless of background.