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Senior Procurement Manager - Technology

The Economist Group · London - Commercial

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
33 days
The Economist Group's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
4% of The Economist Group's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The Economist Group
high
17 stale, 1 reposted of 28 open
Hiring momentum
62 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Economist Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Economist Group.

About this role

The Senior Procurement Manager - Technology at The Economist Group will lead the management of technology spend and supplier relationships, overseeing approximately £13 million in technology procurement. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring value from suppliers while collaborating closely with technology teams and other stakeholders to align procurement with organizational goals.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
3/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The Economist Group as an employer.

What you need

  • At least five years’ experience across procurement, technology sourcing and vendor management.
  • Proven experience leading sourcing activity on a global scale, with a track record of delivering meaningful commercial benefits.
  • Strong knowledge of technology categories, markets and vendors, with the ability to turn that knowledge into practical commercial recommendations.
  • Excellent commercial judgement and strong negotiation skills.
  • Significant supplier and contract management experience, including building productive and trusted vendor relationships while proactively managing commercial and operational risk.
  • Confidence working across the full procurement lifecycle, from category planning and sourcing through to contracting and ongoing supplier management.

What you get

  • Highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan
  • Private health insurance
  • 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through the Employee Assistance Program
  • Work From Anywhere program for up to 25 days per year
  • Generous annual and parental leave
  • Dedicated days off for volunteering and moving home

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders, which may entail high pressure and expectations.
  • The position emphasizes a proactive approach rather than relying on prescribed processes, which may suit candidates who thrive in dynamic environments.

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Listed by The Economist Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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