Procurement Manager
An opportunity to join a commercially focused procurement team supporting a large, international retail organisation. The role centres on leading complex supplier negotiations, delivering cost efficiencies, and driving strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and negotiation of large-scale retail contracts across multiple countries and business units.
- Identify and deliver cost optimisation opportunities through supplier consolidation, standardisation initiatives, and leveraging scale.
- Challenge existing commercial models and introduce process improvements to enhance value creation.
- Provide strategic and tactical category guidance informed by market trends, performance data, and commercial objectives.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify regional and national growth or efficiency opportunities.
- Align diverse business units around common commercial strategies, programmes, and value-enhancing initiatives.
- Develop effective communication channels with merchandising, marketing, and operational leadership teams.
- Support the rollout of successful regional initiatives to broader markets where appropriate.
- Contribute to the development of performance benchmarks, KPIs, and commercial targets.
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment with shifting priorities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications are advantageous but not essential. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- Significant experience in supplier negotiation and contract management within a consumer-focused retail or multi-site environment.
- Experience working across complex organisational structures with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong commercial acumen, including understanding of cost drivers, financial metrics, and market dynamics.
- Knowledge of marketing and merchandising principles, including pricing and promotional strategy.
- Experience using data analysis and business intelligence tools to support decision-making.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at multiple organisational levels.
