Procurement Manager

TL;DR

Procurement Manager (Supply Chain): Directing enterprise-wide sourcing transformations and cost-reduction initiatives with an accent on strategic sourcing and project execution. Focus on leading large-scale productivity programs, managing cross-functional teams, and mitigating supply chain risks.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK) - teams are in the office an average of four days a week

Company

hirify.global, part of WPP, is a leading global creative company combining brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to drive growth for blue-chip clients.

What you will do

• Lead large-scale productivity, technology, and supply chain transformation programs from ideation through implementation.
• Establish project scorecards and define metrics to report tangible savings and efficiency outcomes to senior leadership.
• Align cross-functional groups, including Finance, Operations, and Legal, with overarching strategic goals.
• Identify procurement-related risks and embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into the supply chain.
• Optimize processes by deploying modern procurement platforms and establishing standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from London, United Kingdom.
• Experience in large scale corporate WAN rollout and retail store estate LAN rollout.
• Extensive combined experience in project/program management, supply chain operations, or strategic procurement.
• High proficiency in data manipulation, spend analytics, and capability reporting using SAP or other enterprise platforms.
• Deep understanding of contract management, supplier negotiation, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models.
• Proven ability to drive results in matrixed organizations and manage external consulting partners.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with some of the most exciting global brands.
• Prioritization of career development and skill growth.
• Culture driven by core values of Heart (empathy and trust), Brains (innovation and curiosity), and Courage (bold solutions).