Senior Manager, Commercial Procurement

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

As Senior Manager, Corporate Services Procurement , you will lead the strategic direction of a portfolio worth approximately £80m , shaping how Burberry partners with the world’s leading service providers to deliver excellence across our global business.

This is a pivotal role—one that influences Burberry’s P&L and supports our ambition to be a truly modern luxury brand. You will set the vision for Corporate Services procurement, spanning Professional Services categories such as Tax, Insurance, HR, Employee Relations, Health & Safety, Consultancy, and Contingent Labour. Your leadership will ensure we achieve maximum value, mitigate risk, and unlock innovation from our third-party suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a senior leader, you will:

• Define and deliver strategy for Corporate Services procurement, aligned with Burberry’s global objectives.
• Lead and inspire a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Influence at the highest level , acting as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders.
• Drive operational excellence , overseeing our Managed Service Provider for contingent labour and ensuring compliance with AEO and IR35 legislation.
• Champion transformation , embedding best-in-class procurement practices and governance.

PERSONAL PROFILE

What we’re looking for:

• Significant experience in senior procurement roles, ideally within Corporate Services.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and engage at executive level.
• Deep commercial acumen and experience managing complex spend portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of procurement methodologies and relevant legislation.
• A collaborative, resilient leader with integrity and vision.

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.