Overview
We are looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to join the National Theatre Procurement Team.
You will play a key role in developing the industry-leading commercial function that the NT needs to continue delivering great theatre into the future. You will help us to meet our ambitious savings targets, mitigate supply chain risk and embed the policies, processes and procedures that are needed to ensure the new function is successful.
You will provide commercial leadership across a multi-million-pound third-party spend portfolio spanning IT, digital production, technical theatre systems, production services and related infrastructure across not just the NT’s Southbank campus but its NT Live cinema and NT at Home streaming offerings.
This role will be the second most senior procurement position within the organisation and offers significant opportunity to shape the future direction of the function. You will deputise for the Head of Procurement where required, representing the function at Executive level meetings and taking ownership of strategic initiatives across the wider procurement programme. You will build robust, collaborative relationships with business areas, suppliers and industry peers as well as developing an understanding of the unique roles our technical and creative teams play in delivering the work the NT produces on its stages.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic commercial leadership across a multi-million-pound third-party spend portfolio, spanning IT, digital production, technical theatre systems, production services and related infrastructure.
Lead the development and embedding of policies, processes and procedures to ensure the procurement function delivers value, mitigates risk and supports the organisation’s objectives.
Represent the procurement function at executive level, deputising for the Head of Procurement as required and driving strategic initiatives across the wider procurement programme.
Build robust, collaborative relationships with business areas, suppliers and industry peers to understand needs and enable effective outcomes.
Qualifications
- Relevant degree-level education and/or MCIPS qualified or equivalent
- Demonstrates enthusiasm for the performing arts and the role procurement can play in supporting creative excellence
- Excellent stakeholder management experience. Works collaboratively with business areas, finance, legal and other related departments to find pragmatic solutions to business problems
- A proven negotiator who delivers savings efficiently and balances competing objectives to achieve the best possible outcome
- Outstanding organisational abilities
Senior Procurement Manager employer: National Theatre
The National Theatre in Greater London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values creativity and collaboration. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to the arts. With a commitment to excellence in customer service and a supportive team environment, working here means being part of a prestigious institution dedicated to delivering outstanding experiences for audiences.
