372 Procurement jobs in London

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement and supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor the procurement and supply chain team, fostering talent development and high performance.
• Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
• Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives across all spend categories.
• Ensure the security and resilience of the supply chain, mitigating risks and ensuring business continuity.
• Optimize inventory management, logistics, and distribution networks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure alignment of procurement activities.
• Implement best-in-class procurement processes and leverage technology to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor market trends, identify potential supply chain disruptions, and develop contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical standards.

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful procurement strategies in complex global organisations.
• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiation.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning, logistics, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive significant cost savings and process improvements.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Experience working effectively in a remote team environment is essential.

The business has a reputation for delivering high quality products, a commitment to excellence and a rapid reliable service.

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving business, using their international platform to make a real impact and build relationships.

As the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, you will be responsible for adding value through strategic supplier relationships and ensuring effective operational delivery.

The role requires building strong partnerships with senior stakeholders and clients to support business growth, whilst ensuring the highest standards of commercial governance and performance across complex programmes.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this position will focus on leading negotiations on major packages to secure optimal commercial and contractual arrangements, whilst building relationships that impact sales and margin growth.

Salary of £70,000- £90,000 depending on experience.

A comprehensive benefits package.

An opportunity to take on a senior role within a highly specialised sector, delivering long-term programmes of national importance.

This is a permanent role offering the chance to shape procurement and supply chain strategy at a senior level, while driving performance and value across complex projects.

• Develop and implement effective procurement strategies to support the company's strategic objectives, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain resilience.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for a wide range of goods and services, including sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers globally, conducting due diligence and ensuring compliance with ethical and sustainability standards.
• Lead complex contract negotiations with key suppliers, securing favourable terms and conditions.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and take corrective action where necessary.
• Analyze market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and supply chain optimization.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaborative partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Manage and mitigate supply chain risks, developing contingency plans.
• Mentor and guide junior members of the procurement team.
• Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, savings achieved, and supplier performance.

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPS) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a proven track record of managing complex global sourcing projects.
• Extensive experience in contract negotiation, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, logistics, and international trade regulations.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making in a remote environment.
• Demonstrated experience in driving cost savings and process improvements within procurement functions.
• A proactive and strategic thinker with a commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability.

About PIC

Pension Insurance Corporation (“PIC”) provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. Our purpose is to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders. We achieve our purpose by setting Companywide strategic objectives and driving a healthy culture based on our PIC Values of Resilient, Adaptable, and Loyal.

We're looking for a motivated apprentice to join our Third Party and Outsourcing team. Our Third Party and Outsourcing team is responsible for managing the relationships and risks associated with external suppliers and service providers. You'll be working towards a Procurement and Supply Chain Practitioner Level 4 qualification, while gaining hands-on experience and support from a friendly, expert team.

Role purpose

To provide administrative support to your hosting team, as well as develop knowledge of PIC and how it operates to fulfil its purpose within a dual regulated financial services environment. The opportunity to develop transferable skills and experience through a structured apprenticeship programme applied in a corporate environment.

This role offers a blend of practical experience and structured learning.

Our Company values and Conduct Rules are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Conduct Rules

• You must act with integrity
• You must act with due skill, care and diligence
• You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators.
• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
• You must observe proper standards of market conduct
• You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

PIC operates within the financial services industry and, therefore, is regulated by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and the PRA (Prudential Regulation Authority). It is a requirement for all PIC employees to demonstrate a good understanding of the regulatory framework and how it applies to the Company.

Requirements

Specific accountabilities assigned to the role of the Apprentice:

The responsibilities of the Apprentice will flex up and down depending on the level of the apprenticeship programme agreement and the business area / function within PIC assigned to provide support to. The following list is indicative and not exhaustive:

• Accessing Microsoft Office to schedule meetings between colleagues internally with the expectation of the Apprentice requesting information from the attendees to enable them to draft meeting agendas and producing minutes of the meeting / capture salient points and actions from the meeting.
• Supporting colleagues and business managers in the preparation of documentation for various internal meetings in accordance with the relevant processes and internal governance.
• Inputting data into systems, accessing reports and providing information to colleagues as appropriate to support the efficient and effective performance of the team.
• Documenting tasks and actions and communicating these to the relevant colleagues and/or inputting information into the appropriate systems in a timely and accurate manner. Setting reminders to follow up and close out actions in line with agreed deadlines.
• Reviewing and providing an initial analysis and interpretation of the data to demonstrate learning and understanding of the work performed by the team and function and how it supports PIC achieve its strategic priorities.
• Demonstrating knowledge and competence in their learning and exposure to tasks and internal meetings through curious questioning and undertaking their own research into business concepts and terminology, as appropriate

To meet the requirements of the apprenticeship programme you will need to spend 20% of your time undertaking off-the-job learning, which will include:

• Formal training, including online learning and internal learning events.
• 1-2-1s with your coach and line manager.
• Observing and shadowing colleagues.
• Writing up learning reflections for your portfolio.

Desirable personal attributes aligned to what success looks like in the role:

• Self-motivation – curious, willing to learn and driving your own learning and development.
• Feedback receptiveness – listening to and acting on constructive feedback.
• Goal setting – understanding personal and professional development goals.
• Innovative thinker – positive attitude to change and a willingness to embrace new ideas and techniques to improve performance.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme and much more.

Supply Chain Analyst | Food FMCG Start-Up | West London | 1–4 Years’ Experience

We are looking for a Supply Chain Analyst to join our client a fast-growing food FMCG business based in West London, currently experiencing strong growth and expanding our operations across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and analytically minded individual looking to develop their career within a high-growth consumer goods environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse supply chain data to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and service improvement
• Support demand planning, inventory management, and logistics performance reporting
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and commercial teams to ensure product availability and smooth operational flow
• Develop and maintain forecasting tools, KPIs, and performance dashboards
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of supply chain processes and systems

Candidate Profile:

• 1–4 years of experience in a supply chain, logistics, or operations role (FMCG experience desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel (experience with Power BI or similar tools advantageous)
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively

What's on offer:

• The opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, innovative food business
• Exposure to all aspects of the supply chain with clear opportunities for growth and development
• Hybrid working 2-3 days a week in the office

Salary from £30,000 - £40,000 + bonus and shares

Sponsorship is not available for this position, apply now for more details.

Supply Chain Manager

18 Month contract

London

Up to £300 a day

What are we looking for:

Primary skill - Account Delivery Management -

Secondary skill - Business Operation Management

Skill Required: Supply Chain - Account Delivery Management

Roles and Responsibilities: In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of moderately complex problems.

Typically creates new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures.

The person requires understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals.

Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor or team leads.

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