I’m supporting a well-established UK content and communications organisation that is creating its first dedicated procurement function.
This is a highly visible opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to help build procurement capability from the ground up. Working alongside a senior commercial leader, you will take ownership of day-to-day sourcing, supplier management, contract management and commercial savings across a varied indirect spend portfolio.
This is not a role for someone looking to inherit a fully established procurement environment. The successful candidate will need to be a hands-on self-starter who is comfortable creating structure, challenging existing practices and building procurement’s credibility across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include
- Leading end-to-end RFQs, RFPs and supplier negotiations
- Managing sourcing activity independently within an agreed delegated authority
- Delivering measurable cost savings and cost avoidance
- Managing supplier onboarding, due diligence and ongoing performance
- Establishing and maintaining an approved supplier list and contract register
- Taking ownership of renewals, notice periods and commercial negotiations
- Improving spend visibility and reducing off-contract expenditure
- Supporting the implementation of procurement policies, controls and approval processes
- Working closely with Finance to strengthen purchase order compliance
- Coaching budget holders and positioning procurement as a commercial partner
- Supporting procurement activity across technology, SaaS, travel, facilities, professional services and operational services
The successful candidate will bring
- Broad indirect procurement experience across multiple categories
- A proven ability to run sourcing exercises and manage contracts independently
- A track record of delivering measurable commercial savings
- Experience establishing, improving or professionalising a procurement function
- Strong supplier negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
- Confidence working with technology, SaaS and multi-year subscription agreements
- Experience working with Legal on commercial contracts and non-standard terms
- Strong Excel, spend-analysis and finance-system capabilities
- The ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Ideally, experience within media, content, broadcasting, creative industries or professional services
- MCIPS or progress towards a relevant procurement qualification would be advantageous
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants genuine ownership, senior stakeholder exposure and the chance to shape how procurement operates within a recognised organisation.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact me directly or apply confidentially with your CV.
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