Burberry Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement (IT)
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Burberry
A leading global luxury house within a major fashion conglomerate, the employer combines artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary business practices. The organisation prioritises creativity, brand heritage and selective international expansion while investing in digital transformation and centralized commercial functions such as IT and procurement to support omnichannel growth.
Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement (IT) — 12-month FTC at a leading luxury house in London. Lead IT sourcing, negotiations and vendor contracts.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end commercial procurement for IT categories, owning strategic sourcing, RFP/RFI processes and supplier selection for a 12-month fixed-term programme.
- Negotiate and deliver commercial agreements (MSAs, SLAs, SOWs, licensing and subscription contracts) that mitigate risk and optimise total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Manage supplier relationships and performance, establishing KPIs, governance rhythms and remediation plans to secure service quality and continuity.
- Partner with IT, legal, finance and business stakeholders to define requirements, prioritise spend, and ensure procurement decisions align with enterprise architecture and compliance standards.
- Develop category strategy and savings initiatives, perform spend analysis and market benchmarking to identify commercial levers and consolidation opportunities.
- Oversee contract lifecycle management and ensure consistent application of procurement policies, approvals and risk controls across IT engagements.
- Coach and influence cross-functional teams and, where applicable, provide line management for junior procurement or sourcing resources dedicated to IT.
Qualifications
- Proven track record in IT procurement/commercial sourcing with responsibility for end-to-end contracting and supplier management.
- Demonstrable expertise negotiating complex commercial agreements for software, cloud services, managed services and technology vendors.
- Strong stakeholder management skills; experience partnering with IT, legal and finance in matrixed organisations.
- Analytical capability to perform spend analysis, build business cases and quantify TCO and cost-avoidance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present commercial positions to senior stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
Typically 8+ years of procurement experience with at least 4 years focused on IT or technology sourcing and commercial contract management; experience within retail, luxury or consumer-facing organisations is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, information systems, law or a related discipline; a master's degree or professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) is preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in London, England, UK.
Culture
The employer cultivates a cross-disciplinary, international culture that values craftsmanship, attention to detail and commercial rigour. Teams operate collaboratively across functions to deliver brand-consistent experiences, while driving digital modernisation and sustainable sourcing practices.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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