Procurement Operations Manager
Ref: AS3216168
London, UK
£115,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Performance
- Telecommunications Procurement
About the candidate
A seasoned procurement operations professional with a strong track record across telecommunications, technology solutions and construction environments. They bring solid experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing and procurement governance, with a clear focus on improving processes, strengthening compliance and supporting better commercial outcomes.
They are confident leading teams, engaging stakeholders and using data to guide decisions. Adaptable and results-focused, they are well suited to a permanent role where they can bring structure, pace and continuous improvement to procurement operations.
What makes them great?
- Operational improvement: Streamlined procurement processes and governance within a regional telecommunications environment, helping reduce procurement cycle times by around 20%.
- Commercial impact: Delivered around 15% savings on annual procurement spend through effective negotiation, supplier management and strategic partnerships.
- Leadership capability: Managed a high-performing procurement team, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining focus on service delivery, compliance and efficiency.
Areas of expertise
- Strategic sourcing: Experienced in developing and delivering sourcing strategies across multiple categories, with a strong focus on supplier performance and value.
- Supplier and stakeholder management: Builds effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams to improve collaboration, compliance and procurement outcomes.
- Procurement analytics: Uses data-led insight to support supplier selection, evaluation and process improvement across procurement activity.