Procurement Manager

As a Procurement Manager you will lead and manage all non-technology procurement categories across our global operations. This role is critical to optimising supplier performance, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting scalable growth in a fast-paced, high-security environment.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Procurement & Estates, the successful candidate will oversee procurement activities across categories such as Marketing, HR, Travel, Professional Services, and Corporate Services. The role requires strong commercial acumen, global sourcing experience, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple regions and functions.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across non-technology categories (Marketing, HR, Travel, Professional & Corporate Services), ensuring alignment with business priorities and growth plans.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across functions and regions to understand evolving business needs and deliver procurement solutions that support revenue-generating initiatives and organisational agility.
• Drive supplier innovation and market insight to introduce new capabilities, enhance service delivery, and support global expansion or transformation initiatives.
• Support ESG and sustainability goals by embedding responsible sourcing principles and collaborating with suppliers to drive social and environmental impact.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for non-tech categories, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and value creation across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to secure optimal commercial terms, deliver savings, and maintain business and service continuity.
• Implement and maintain supplier governance frameworks, including performance tracking, SLAs, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Maintain accurate procurement data, contracts, and spend analytics to enable proactive decision-making, budget forecasting, and reporting to Finance and Senior Leadership.
• Collaborate with Finance to manage procurement pipelines, support budgeting cycles, and monitor savings targets and benefits realisation.
• Ensure full compliance with internal procurement policies, legal requirements, and regional/international regulations governing third-party spend.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments and due diligence on suppliers especially within sensitive categories such as HR services, legal counsel, and physical security to align with cybersecurity and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with Legal, Data Protection, Compliance, and Internal Security teams to review contracts, assess supplier risk, and ensure data privacy, confidentiality, and business continuity requirements are embedded.
• Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation and providing evidence of compliance and procurement controls.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience managing procurement within a global or multi-region context.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive compliance, governance, and risk-aware procurement practices.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable value, improving supplier performance, and supporting business scalability.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to collaborative, cross-functional initiatives.

Work Schedule:
Must be open to midshift or nightshift

Work Set up:
Hybrid 2 – 3 days