Career Moves are thrilled to be partnering with a well‑established global media organisation based in London. They offer a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment where people are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation that values curiosity, professionalism, and long‑term development.
Duties:
* Lead the identification, assessment, and selection of suppliers to secure high‑quality goods and services at optimal commercial terms.
* Develop productive, long‑term supplier relationships to support consistency, reliability, and continuous improvement.
* Shape and execute procurement plans that support the organisation’s strategic priorities while adhering to internal policies and external regulations
* Ensure all sourcing activity meets ethical, legal, and compliance standards
* Track and evaluate spending patterns, highlighting opportunities to drive efficiencies and reduce overall cost without compromising performance or quality
* Recommend cost‑optimisation initiatives based on data‑driven insights
* Partner closely with cross‑functional teams to understand business requirements and ensure procurement solutions meet operational needs
* Influence stakeholders to promote best‑practice procurement processes
* Identify and address risks across the supply base, including sustainability, ethical compliance, and business continuity considerations.
* Support the organisation’s responsible procurement objectives.
* Produce clear, accurate procurement reports and dashboards, using analytics to guide decision‑making and enhance procurement effectiveness.
* Monitor key performance indicators and recommend improvements.
Skills:
* At least 3 years’ experience in procurement or category management within a dynamic, international environment.
* Background in indirect procurement, ideally covering areas such as: Professional Services, Travel, Human Resources, Real Estate, Facilities, External Audit, Telecommunications, Marketing, Data, insights, and subscription services
* Demonstrated success in designing and delivering sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance and reduce cost.
* Strong knowledge of purchasing principles, contract negotiation, and supplier governance.
* Experience working with ERP platforms and within global procurement structures or multinational supplier networks.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to collaborate across varied teams and cultures.
* Proficient in financial evaluation and cost‑analysis techniques.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
* Bachelor’s degree and/or a professional procurement qualification such as MCIPS.
Apply now!