Procurement Manager

Responsibilities: Serve as the primary procurement contact for your division vertical, building trust and credibility with key stakeholders Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external suppliers Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders and budget holders, providing expert guidance throughout the procurement process Commercial Excellence & Value Delivery Implement and deliver comprehensive category sourcing plans that align with business objectives Negotiate favorable commercial terms and drive measurable savings across your contract portfolio Provide valuable market intelligence, including trends analysis, cost structures, and key cost drivers Drive continuous cost efficiencies from existing contracts while identifying new opportunities for value creation Process Optimization & Knowledge Sharing Establish and enforce robust procurement processes and controls across the organization Deliver regular training sessions to staff, promoting procurement best practices and early engagement Collaborate with the wider procurement team to rationalise emerging demand categories into broader Festivals and Informa strategies Champion procurement engagement from the early stages of the business planning process Qualifications Minimum 5 years of proven procurement experience with demonstrable results Strong influencing skills with the ability to manage strategic relationships at senior levels Comprehensive category knowledge across multiple procurement areas Exceptional negotiation skills with a track record of securing favourable commercial outcomes Deep understanding of vendor management, supplier relationships, and various commercial models MCIPS qualification or equivalent professional certification Additional Qualifications French language skills would be advantageous Excellent prioritisation and communication abilities in fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environments Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities Company Overview Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world’s most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting‑edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights. Our festival‑led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa’s international reach, we’re shaping the next generation of business festivals. We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100 who are #3 in Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 UK list. We believe that great things happen when people connect face‑to‑face. That’s why we work in‑person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com Benefits Great community: a welcoming culture with in‑person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on‑demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost) anywhere for up to four weeks a year A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world #J-18808-Ljbffr