Burberry Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement (IT)
About Burberry
Burberry is the preeminent British luxury house renowned for its craftsmanship, innovation and distinctive heritage. Operating globally, Burberry combines creative design with a growing focus on digital transformation and sustainability. As an employer, the brand is values-driven, prioritising creativity, inclusion and responsible business practices within a matrixed, fast-paced retail and technology environment.
Burberry seeks a Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement (IT) — 12‑month contract in London. Lead IT category strategy and supplier partnerships.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead strategic category management for complex IT categories across EMEA, the Americas and APAC, defining and delivering multi‑year commercial strategies that drive measurable value.
- Partner with senior IT leadership to advise on commercial direction, inform investment decisions and prioritise sourcing initiatives aligned to business transformation objectives.
- Own and execute complex sourcing programmes and rigorous contract negotiations to secure competitive, compliant and high‑quality commercial agreements.
- Develop and manage key supplier partnerships using Supplier Relationship Management to elevate performance, encourage innovation and mitigate supply‑chain risk.
- Collaborate closely with Legal, Information Security and Finance to ensure contracts are commercially sound and compliant with governance and risk frameworks.
- Provide leadership and coaching to procurement colleagues, promoting best practice in category planning, negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in IT category management within large, multi‑region organisations.
- Advanced commercial negotiation skills with experience leading high‑value sourcing and contractual negotiations.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability at senior executive level.
- Excellent analytical ability, comfortable interrogating commercial, financial and technical data to shape decisions.
- Demonstrable experience in supplier relationship and risk management across complex technology supply bases.
Skills
Experience
Typically 7+ years of procurement experience with substantial, demonstrable experience in IT category management and leading cross‑border sourcing programmes within large, complex organisations.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, IT or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience; professional procurement qualifications (e.g., CIPS) desirable.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
Culture
Burberry fosters a creative, values‑led culture that combines a strong heritage with a progressive approach to digital and sustainability. Teams operate collaboratively across functions and regions, with an emphasis on professional development, inclusive behaviours and delivering transformational change.
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