Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.  

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

As the Senior Manager, Corporate Services Procurement, you will lead the strategic direction and delivery of the Corporate Services procurement portfolio. Ensuring Burberry achieves maximum value, innovation, and risk mitigation from its third-party suppliers. You will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies across multiple sub-categories of Professional Services, such as Tax, Insurance, HR, Employee Relations, Health & Safety, Consultancy, Contingent Labour, directly impacting Burberry’s P&L and supporting global business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership:

• Set and deliver the vision and strategy for Corporate Services procurement, aligned with business goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Act as a senior advisor to executive stakeholders, influencing decision-making and driving commercial outcomes.

Category Management:

• Oversee category management for all assigned areas, ensuring delivery of best-in-class sourcing strategies.
• Lead complex negotiations and supplier relationship management at senior levels.
• Ensure robust contract management, risk mitigation, and compliance across all supplier engagements.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted business partner.
• Represent Corporate Services Procurement at executive forums and cross-functional initiatives.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the operational management of the MSP, ensuring performance against KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with AEO, IR35, and all relevant legislation, leading audit and governance programmes.
• Own all policies and processes relating to contingent labour, ensuring market competitiveness and cost efficiency.

Financial Delivery:

• Deliver agreed financial objectives, including cost savings, value creation, and risk reduction.
• Provide high-quality analysis, reporting, and insight to inform business decisions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, leveraging data and market intelligence to drive innovation.
• Identify and implement process enhancements, ensuring procurement remains agile and future-fit.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Significant experience in senior procurement roles, ideally within Corporate Services or similar categories.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage at executive level, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Deep commercial acumen, with experience managing large, complex spend portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (AEO, IR35, etc.) and best practice procurement methodologies.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with operational delivery, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High integrity, resilience, and a collaborative leadership style.

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.