Job Title
Group Procurement Lead
Location
London and Brackley – Hybrid (plus travel as required)
Overview
We are Strata, a brand experience agency serving clients across technology, electric vehicles, financial services, and pharmaceutical solutions. The Group Procurement Lead provides a group-wide procurement strategy, consolidates third-party spend across five operating companies, negotiates group-wide terms and rebates, and embeds ESG and supplier due diligence standards across the supplier base.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Strategy & Terms: Conduct a full analysis of group-wide third-party spend across all five operating companies to identify consolidation opportunities, category overlaps, and quick-win savings. Develop and implement group-wide supplier terms and conditions for clarity, compliance, and commercial protection. Identify and implement supplier segmentation (strategic, preferred, tactical) to optimise spend and relationships. Create and manage a preferred supplier list.
Negotiation & Contract Management: Lead supplier contract negotiations for key categories with favourable commercial terms and service levels. Secure rebates and retrospective discounts. Own a clear savings roadmap with measurable EBITDA contribution, tracked and reported to the Group CFO, COO, and board. Maintain an up-to-date repository of supplier contracts with proactive renewals and compliance. Collaborate with legal and finance to standardise supplier agreements and mitigate contractual risk.
Supplier Relationship & Performance Management: Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships as the primary point of escalation for performance issues. Implement supplier KPIs and performance scorecards with regular reviews. Identify innovations and joint initiatives with strategic suppliers to enhance value and service delivery.
Supplier ESG, Risk & Due Diligence: Design and implement a group-wide supplier vetting framework covering ESG standards, modern slavery and ethical trading compliance, data protection, and financial stability. Maintain a risk register for critical and high-spend suppliers and escalate exposure to group leadership. Position supplier ESG credentials as a commercial asset in client pitches to support growth.
Internal Collaboration & Reporting: Partner with internal teams (finance, operations, project delivery) to align supplier strategy with business needs. Provide regular reporting and analysis on supplier spend, savings, and performance metrics. Support due diligence and integration of suppliers during acquisitions.
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in supplier management, procurement, or partnerships within a multi-entity, project-driven environment, preferably in an events agency setting.
Expert negotiator with a track record of delivering cost savings, rebates, and favourable contractual terms.
Strong understanding of contract law and supplier agreements, ideally with in-house or external legal teams.
Skilled in data analysis and spend management, identifying trends and opportunities for optimization.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels internally and externally.
Highly organized, strategic, and commercially minded with a focus on measurable results.
Working knowledge of ESG and supplier due diligence frameworks; CIPS qualification (or equivalent) desirable.
Comfortable operating at pace in a fast-growing, multi-entity environment with the gravitas to influence MD and board-level stakeholders.
Employee Benefits
25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays
Birthday day off
Private Health Insurance*
Workplace pension scheme
Death in service scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Hybrid working arrangement
Regular social events
*Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period
Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We are committed to equal opportunities and support individuals with disabilities throughout their careers. As part of our recruitment process, we encourage candidates to request reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and inclusive experience.
Our philosophy emphasizes a win for the client, the company, the team, you, and the planet. We encourage environmentally responsible choices in our work and strive for sustainable, inclusive growth.
For more information about Strata, visit our website: stratacreate.com
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