At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and implement procurement strategy across a multi-business group, influencing global supplier relationships.
- Company: Join a high-growth company focused on collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a bonus up to 15%, hybrid working, and a comprehensive health benefits package.
- Other info: Significant progression opportunities in a dynamic, decentralised environment.
- Why this job: Drive impactful change in procurement while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in technology procurement and proven negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
In this role you shape and implement procurement strategy across a decentralised, multi-business group. You will influence global supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and support a new CLM system, enabling value creation without central control. You work across UK, US and Europe to align technical and commercial goals and grow procurement capability at OpCo level. This is a rare opportunity to drive practical, cross‑business impact in a high‑growth, collaboration‑driven environment.
Pay / Benefits:
- Bonus up to 15%
- Hybrid working: 3 days in London office (Tue–Thu)
- Health and additional benefits package
- Significant progression opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Oversee global supplier relationships in technology areas (SaaS, software, cybersecurity) with a focus on negotiations and contract strategy
- Support the rollout and optimization of a new contract lifecycle management (CLM) system
- Partner with operating companies across regions to identify value opportunities and build trusted relationships with technical and commercial stakeholders
- Act as a strategic advisor to OpCos, supporting customer negotiations and sharing procurement insight and best practices
- Drive value through influence and collaboration, without relying on formal authority
Key requirements:
- Technology/SaaS/IT and manufacturing/direct procurement experience
- Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage commercial contracts
- Experience working in multi‑business, decentralised, or matrix environments
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing ability
- Comfort operating without formal authority or mandate
- Self-directed and commercially minded
- Technology procurement expertise (software licensing, SaaS, cybersecurity)
- Experience implementing or working with CLM systems
- Ability to operate with limited legal support (contract ownership)
Strategic Procurement Manager in London employer: Procurement Heads
Join a forward-thinking global industrial technology and machinery business that values innovation and transformation. With a dynamic work culture that encourages problem-solving and strategic thinking, you'll have the chance to shape global sourcing strategies and build impactful supplier partnerships. Located in Berkshire, UK, this role offers significant travel opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and a matched pension scheme, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful career growth.
