Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement

Job description

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 We are hiring a Senior Manager, Professional Services Procurement to shape and deliver Burberry’s strategy across a significant and varied portfolio of professional services. Leading a team and partnering with senior stakeholders, you will unlock commercial value, strengthen supplier performance and support responsible, well-governed decision-making. You will also oversee our managed service provider for contingent labour, ensuring effective governance and compliance while advancing procurement capability across the business. RESPONSIBILITIES Define and deliver the procurement strategy for Professional Services, aligning category priorities with Burberry’s wider business objectives. Lead, support and develop procurement colleagues, creating an inclusive environment that encourages accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Advise senior stakeholders on complex commercial decisions, using market insight and analysis to deliver value, innovation and effective risk management. Direct category management, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationships across a diverse Professional Services portfolio. Oversee Burberry’s managed service provider for contingent labour, monitoring performance, governance and compliance with relevant legislation. Deliver financial and operational outcomes through robust reporting, policy ownership, process improvement and effective stakeholder partnership. PERSONAL PROFILE Significant procurement experience, with the ability to lead complex categories and substantial spend portfolios; Professional Services experience would be advantageous. Experience supporting and developing teams, with a collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership. Strong commercial judgement and numerical capability, with confidence interpreting data and translating insights into practical recommendations. A record of building trusted relationships and influencing stakeholders at senior levels across a complex organisation. Knowledge of contingent labour governance and relevant UK legislation, including IR35, AWR and associated compliance requirements. Effective negotiation, analytical and presentation skills, with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational delivery in a changing environment. Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.