International Strategic Sourcing Manager

What is the job?

Every day, millions of guests visit our cinemas, enjoying everything from the latest blockbuster to a night out with friends and family. Behind the scenes, there is a huge network of products, services and suppliers helping us deliver a great experience across our cinemas and support offices.

We're looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our international Procurement team and lead sourcing initiatives across a range of spend categories. This is a great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys building category strategies, influencing stakeholders, driving commercial value and delivering meaningful change across a large international business.

Reporting to the Director of International Procurement, you'll play a key role in shaping sourcing strategy, managing supplier relationships and supporting procurement initiatives across our UK, Europe and Israel brands within Regal Global Entertainment. You'll partner with stakeholders across multiple functions and territories, helping to deliver value, innovation and best-in-class procurement practices.

Salary:
From £65,000 depending on skills & experience

Contract:

Full time & Permanent

Location:

Currently Brentford, TW8 9AG
, but relocating to Ealing, W5 5JN
from approx. October. This is a hybrid role with 4 days on-site.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

What will you be doing?

* Leading strategic sourcing projects from planning and market analysis through to implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives.

* Developing sourcing and category strategies that deliver value, manage risk and support long-term business goals.

* Building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions, countries and levels of seniority, securing buy-in and alignment throughout the sourcing process.

* Leading negotiations, managing contracts and developing supplier relationships that deliver commercial value and strong service performance.

* Using data, market insight and supplier intelligence to identify opportunities and support informed decision-making.

* Driving continuous improvement, helping embed best-practice procurement processes and delivering measurable business value.

About you

* You'll have experience leading strategic sourcing or procurement projects from initial planning through to implementation, managing timelines, priorities and stakeholder expectations along the way.

* You'll be confident developing sourcing strategies, leading RFx activities and delivering complex negotiations and contract outcomes.

* You'll have strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, align and gain buy-in from a wide range of audiences.

* You'll have experience building and managing supplier relationships, balancing commercial outcomes with long-term business needs.

* You'll be analytical and commercially minded, using data and insight to support recommendations and decision-making.

* You'll bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach and enjoy delivering change, continuous improvement and measurable business value.

* CPM/CPSM/CIPS certifications are desirable but not essential.

* You will be a great fit, if our values resonate with you:
We Create, We Perform, We Inspire.

About Cineworld & Picturehouse

Cineworld & Picturehouse – where movie magic meets unforgettable experiences!

At Cineworld & Picturehouse, part of the Regal Global Entertainment group, every day is a celebration of all things film and entertainment. From the first popcorn crunch to the final credits, we’re all about creating moments that spark joy, laughter, and a little bit of movie magic.

With over 9,000 screens across 751 locations in 10 countries, including our flagship brands Cineworld and Picturehouse here in the UK and Ireland, as well as Cinema City and Yes Planet across Europe and Israel, and Regal Cinemas in the United States – we bring the joy of cinema to millions.

With buzzing hubs in Brentford (our Cinema Support Office) and the heart of London’s Leicester Square (Picturehouse HQ), we offer a mix of hybrid and remote working options, depending on the role.

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