Burberry Commercial Procurement Manager

About Burberry

Burberry Limited, a quintessentially British luxury fashion house, is renowned for its innovative designs and commitment to quality. As part of the global luxury conglomerate, Burberry offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence are at the forefront. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture that encourages diversity and sustainability, making it a leader in the luxury industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage procurement categories across the Americas.
• Provide support across regional non-stock categories as required.
• Engage and manage stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value.
• Develop, implement and maintain regional category procurement strategies.
• Work with Legal to ensure contracts are in place with key suppliers.
• Maintain project trackers and savings dashboards.
• Provide regular reporting on savings, projects and supplier performance.
• Contribute actively to building a best-in-class procurement team.
• Participate in ad hoc projects supporting Burberry’s growth and values, providing procurement expertise.
• Partner with Americas functions and stakeholders to achieve optimal commercial outcomes, support strategic initiatives and enhance value through preferred suppliers.
• Support strategic projects and day-to-day activities across the Americas, working with stakeholders in London and Leeds offices and international teams.
• Align and deliver category savings targets with Finance.
• Deliver agreed sourcing strategies with stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure category strategies are in place and recognized and approved by stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality analysis and data-based category insights and recommendations.
• Implement contracts for key suppliers that capture required category and product-specific terms.
• Establish a reputation as a valued business partner.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of procurement experience across multiple non-stock procurement categories.
• Ability to develop and implement category management strategies.
• Understanding of CAPEX and OPEX business spend.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire trust and confidence.
• Strong customer-facing skills, ensuring business stakeholders are satisfied with services delivered.
• Ability to deliver tangible results in a challenging, changing environment.
• Ability to address and resolve multiple issues collaboratively.
• Good Excel, analytical and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, energetic and positive.
• Comfortable working in a flexible environment.
• Operational experience in store fit-out and/or visual merchandising, including project management or implementation, is desirable.

Skills

Experience

At least 3 years of procurement experience across multiple non-stock procurement categories.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 130,000 to USD 148,000 per annum.

Benefits

The total compensation package may include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentive packages, and company-sponsored benefit programs.

Culture

Burberry fosters a creative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and sustainability. The company is committed to being a force for good, driving industry change and championing community engagement.

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