Procurement Manager

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Procurement Manager

Join BMG's team as Procurement Manager and play a key role in shaping our procurement strategy! In this role, you'll collaborate with the People Excellence, Finance, Legal, and other teams to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations while optimizing procurement practices. As a trusted advisor, you'll provide expert guidance, negotiate contracts for cost savings, and oversee critical supplier assessments. You'll also drive the adoption of SAP MM within the business, and work closely with Global Procurement to implement strategic initiatives locally. If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excellence, we'd love to have you on board!

Key Responsibilities

• Generate tangible savings in procurement through re-negotiation and implementation of a procurement strategy.
• Ensure procurement guidelines, procedures, and policies are clearly communicated and consistently followed across the company.
• Work closely with People Excellence, Finance, Legal, and other teams to ensure the procurement regulations are up to date with any internal and external regulations (e.g. Supplier Code of Conduct, IR35, Modern Slavery Act, etc.).
• Act as an advisor to the business, offering guidance and support on procurement-related inquiries and assist them in the procurement activities.
• Supervise the SAP MM purchase order process, ensuring preferred suppliers are utilized, required quotations are obtained, and procurement activities align with company policies and procedures.
• Own and manage supplier onboarding process, perform periodic supplier performance & risk assessment.
• Provide support to end users (business), addressing and resolving supplier-related issues that may arise.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement on local, regional, and global procurement strategies.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• + 4 years of experience in indirect procurement, compliance, or related field.
• Knowledge of generally accepted procurement practices.
• Experience working with SAP SRM or MM modules.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• First class attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Now, what's in it for you?

• 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Annual gig allowance.
• Artist showcases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Workplace Nursery Scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Give As You Earn Scheme.
• A fun and sociable office environment.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we are dedicated to ensuring that candidates with disabilities are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Therefore, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Please note - there may be exceptional circumstances where the volume of applicants means we cannot interview all eligible candidates.

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BMG is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Company: BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited

Country: United Kingdom

State/Region: London

City: London

Postal Code: SW1V 2SA

Job ID: 278868

Date: 28 Mar 2025