Procurement Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

7/25/2025

Who We Are

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What We Can Offer You

At Frontiers our working model for new roles is hybrid, offering flexibility to work from home while staying connected through our office hubs in key locations. This approach reflects our commitment to productivity, trust, and a collaborative team culture.

We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:

• 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
• Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
• Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
• Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)
  
  

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of goods and services essential for the organization’s operations. This role involves developing strategic sourcing plans, negotiating with suppliers, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that procurement activities align with the company’s goals for cost-effectiveness, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire procurement process from sourcing to purchase order execution and delivery.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and service.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve optimal value.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and legal requirements.
• Coordinate the relevant functions involved in the procurement process via regular calls.
• Verify and enter the relevant assets into the asset management system.
• Continuously look for cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.
  
  

Requirements / Knowledge

• 7+ years of global procurement experience
• Experience with procurement systems and requirements.
  
  

Abilities / Competencies / Soft Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Strong negotiation and contract management abilities
• Solid understanding of sourcing and supplier management.
• Experienced in data analysis and reporting
• Strong ethical judgment and integrity
• Fluent in English language
  
  

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field
• Professional certifications in procurement such as CIPS will be considered advantageous
  
  

Apply now

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Equal opportunity statement

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.