Procurement Manager in London

Kantar Media is a global leader in data, insights, and consulting services, specialising in media measurement, audience analysis, and advertising effectiveness. Our data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision-making. We help brands, agencies, and media owners navigate the complex world of media and advertising through cutting-edge technology and deep expertise.

Exciting opportunity to join a green-field Procurement function managing approximately $140m of global third party spend in a fast moving and dynamic environment. This role will manage sourcing and purchasing activities across Kantar Media, mainly focussed on Indirect spend categories, developing sourcing strategies to ensure the acquisition of goods and services at competitive prices whilst managing risk and procurement process compliance.

• Sourcing and Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality products and services at the most competitive prices. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
• Procurement Strategy Development: Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Cost Management: Monitor and analyse procurement costs, suggesting methods to reduce expenditures while maintaining quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure that procurement policies support organizational requirements.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, including sustainability and ethical considerations.
• Reporting and Analysis: Create and manage procurement reports, analysing data to inform decision-making and improve procurement processes.

• Minimum 5 years Procurement/Category experience in a fast-moving global environment.
• Indirect category management experience in the following areas: Professional Services, Travel, HR, Property, External Audit, Telephony, Marketing, Data and subscriptions.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of purchasing, negotiation and contracting.
• Experience with Industry standard ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in financial analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in supplier management and relationship building.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Bachelors Degree and/or MCIPS.

At Kantar, the diversity of our employees provides a richer environment for our employees and broader depth and breadth of thinking for our clients. Kantar is committed to inclusion and diversity; therefore, we welcome applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

We want to create an equality of opportunity in a fair and supportive working environment where people feel included, accepted, and are allowed to flourish in a space where their mental health and wellbeing is taken into consideration. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities.