At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategies for People & Workplace, driving value and innovation.
- Company: Join Wise, a global tech company revolutionising money management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Shape procurement at Wise and make a real impact on our mission.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial strategy and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Lead to join our Third Party Management and Procurement Team in London (UK). This role will focus on leading the People & Workplace category comprising subcategories such as Recruitment, Benefits, Travel, Meals & Entertainment, and Facilities.
Your mission: At Wise, our mission is to make money borderless — and Procurement plays a key role in making that happen. We enable smarter, data-driven sourcing decisions that ensure Wise partners with the right suppliers, minimises risk, and drives maximum value from every third-party investment.
About the Role:
- Develop and execute long-term procurement strategies that align with Wise's business objectives.
- Manage a team of 2x Procurement professionals helping them to navigate complexity through effective coaching and development strategies.
- Strategically partner with the business acting as their main point of contact whilst building robust relationships with stakeholders within the organization.
- Lead efforts to achieve cost reductions and optimization of spend across categories.
- Evaluate and support selection of suppliers, utilizing robust criteria for quality, price, and reliability.
- Stay informed about political and economic environments impacting supply chains and support the development of contingency plans.
- Advocate for and implement innovative procurement technologies and process automation to enhance procurement processes.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations.
Qualifications:
- Experience in leading and developing commercial strategies relating to the categories in your scope.
- Proven track record of delivering and exceeding commercial targets such as savings, supplier consolidation, cash management.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively across different teams.
- Experience with sourcing tools, market analysis and end-to-end procurement processes.
- Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
Senior Procurement Lead - People & Workplace employer: Wise
Wise is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration, team members are encouraged to develop their skills while contributing to meaningful resilience strategies on a global scale. Located in a vibrant city, Wise offers competitive benefits and unique opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding and impactful career.
