Strategic Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media sector is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to shape procurement strategies across Europe and the UK. The role involves sourcing innovative products, managing supplier relationships, and driving sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in procurement and a strong educational background in Logistics or Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Experienced Procurement Manager required.
• Experience with sourcing physical products and managing procurement strategies.
• Education in Logistics or Supply Chain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for multiple markets.
• Lead sustainability initiatives and negotiate supplier agreements.
• Partner with Product Design Team for innovative sourcing.

Skills

Sourcing physical products

Commercial input

Procurement transformation

Strong experience in procurement

Education

MBA or Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

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Strategic Procurement Manager – Europe and UK - London – Hybrid (3x a week onsite) – £50,000 - £60,000 + bonus

Experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to lead and shape procurement strategies for our globally recognised exterior media client, managing a broad range of categories across the UK and Europe. The right person will have strong experience in the procurement of physical items.

In this pivotal role, you’ll develop and execute procurement strategies for key product and service categories, while partnering closely with the Product Design Team to source and develop innovative physical products for 10 markets across Europe.

The strategic Procurement will also lead sustainability initiatives, including sourcing eco-friendly materials, tracking carbon footprints, and driving efforts to reduce environmental impact. Additionally, you’ll provide commercial insight on supplier agreements, negotiate favourable terms, and manage partnerships with high-volume suppliers—ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Key Requirements:

• Experienced Procurement Manager
• Sourcing physical products
• Commercial input
• Procurement transformation
• ERP/SAP or similar systems (preferred)
• MBA or Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain (Preferred)