Procurement Category Manager - Supply Chain

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 Procurement Category Manager - Supply Chain at Burberry, you'll be responsible for the management of key procurement processes within the Supply Chain category from Source to Contract, including spend analysis, sourcing events, supplier due diligence and contract management. You'll also support the Senior Procurement Manager in developing and implementing the Supply Chain category strategy, delivering optimal commercial outcomes, managing risk and ensuring compliance.

This Procurement Category Manager - Supply Chain role is offered on a full time, permanent basis and will be based in our Horseferry House, London office for a minimum of 3 days per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Global category management across a number of supply chain subcategories
• Supporting category planning processes, including procurement activity planning and project delivery, utilising various analytics to deliver data-driven insights
• Executing sourcing events (RFI/RFP/Auction) providing analysis, negotiation and recommendations
• Working closely with the Legal team on contract management to ensure quality contracts are in place with credible suppliers
• New supplier due diligence and onboarding; management of the contract database
• Providing regular reporting on savings, projects and supplier performance
• Participate in ad hoc projects to support the wider business strategy, providing procurement process expertise and input across a variety of indirect spend areas in category
• Responding to Procurement related queries from across the relevant category

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Experience in a procurement role in a global, commercial organisation with expertise in the supply chain category
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels, with an ability to inspire trust and confidence
• Ability to take ownership of the completion of tasks as well as identifying issues and potential resolutions.
• Great customer facing skills ensuring that business stakeholders are satisfied with the services delivered
• Ability to deliver tangible results whilst working in a challenging and ever-changing environment
• Ability to face and resolve multiple issues in a collaborative manner
• Good Excel / analytical and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, dynamic, with a positive attitude
• Flexible, prepared to get into the detail, as well as see the big picture.
• Fluent in English (verbal & written)

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