Procurement Manager

This role is based in our 5 Howick Place office.

Join our dynamic procurement team as a Procurement Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving commercial excellence and strategic sourcing initiatives. Based at our 5 Howick Place office, this position offers the opportunity to establish yourself as the go-to procurement expert within your division while delivering measurable value through optimized commercial terms and innovative procurement strategies.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Leadership & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary procurement contact for your division vertical, building trust and credibility with key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external suppliers
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders and budget holders, providing expert guidance throughout the procurement process

Commercial Excellence & Value Delivery

• Implement and deliver comprehensive category sourcing plans that align with business objectives
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms and drive measurable savings across your contract portfolio
• Provide valuable market intelligence, including trends analysis, cost structures, and key cost drivers
• Drive continuous cost efficiencies from existing contracts while identifying new opportunities for value creation

Process Optimization & Knowledge Sharing

• Establish and enforce robust procurement processes and controls across the organization
• Deliver regular training sessions to staff, promoting procurement best practices and early engagement
• Collaborate with the wider procurement team to rationalize emerging demand categories into broader Festivals and Informa strategies
• Champion procurement engagement from the early stages of the business planning process