checkout.com - Manager, Procurement

London, United Kingdom, Hybrid2mo ago

In Office Senior EMEA Insurance Payments COO Purchasing Manager Procurement Checkout.com CFP Facilities Management Risk Management

Requirements

• 8+ years in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, with a significant focus on People/Corporate Services categories. • Experience working within a procurement transformation program or a high-growth tech environment is essential. • MCIPS/FCIPS preferred, or equivalent practical experience. • Exceptional negotiation skills, a "digital-first" approach to problem-solving, and the ability to influence at the COO and Executive level. • It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable. • Life at Checkout.com http://Checkout.com • We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection. • Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page https://www.checkout.com/careers to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us. • For a closer look at daily life at Checkout.com http://Checkout.com, follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/checkout/life/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/checkout_com/

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a multi-year global strategy for a diverse portfolio, including Contingent Labour, Facilities Management, Corporate Real Estate, Insurance, and Professional Services. • Act as a strategic advisor to the People and Chief Operating Officer (COO) teams, ensuring procurement initiatives are seamlessly aligned with our global talent and operational footprint. • Play a hands-on role in our transformation roadmap by participating in the deployment of AI Agents, piloting new procurement technologies, and helping shape a data-driven operating model. • Collaborate with our new Offshore CoE to streamline tactical execution, allowing you to focus on high-value strategic partnerships and complex problem-solving. • Design and manage Tier-1 global partnership programs, moving beyond cost-savings to focus on service excellence, innovation, and scalability. • Integrate Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) into the heart of the corporate services lifecycle, ensuring our growth is both fast and resilient.