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# Senior Procurement Manager - Technology at The Economist Group

- **Company:** The Economist Group
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-08-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/theeconomistgroup/jobs/4951383101

## Job description

## Who we are

Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight.

Across our three businesses -The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries. United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world.

As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work. Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact.

Want to discover more about life at The Economist Group? Follow [@EconomistCareers](https://www.instagram.com/economistcareers/) on Instagram to discover the people, stories and opportunities that make TEG unique.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to take a leading role in the management of our technology spend and supplier landscape. With responsibility for supporting approximately £13 million of technology spend, this is a senior and influential role requiring deep technology procurement expertise, strong commercial judgement and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

We are looking for someone who understands technology procurement beyond the sourcing process: someone who can build a detailed understanding of our technology portfolio and roadmap, anticipate future requirements and help shape commercial decisions before they are made.

## The role

As Senior Procurement Manager, you will be a trusted partner to our Technology teams, helping us get the greatest possible value from our suppliers and investments.

You will build strong relationships across the organisation, developing a clear understanding of our technology strategy, existing vendor landscape and supplier lifecycles. You will use that knowledge to identify opportunities, anticipate upcoming requirements and influence decisions through commercial insight and market expertise.

You will also take ownership of strategic sourcing and vendor management across your categories, from identifying requirements and going to market through to negotiation, contracting and ongoing supplier relationship management.

## How you will contribute

- Develop and implement technology sourcing and category strategies in partnership with internal stakeholders, creating robust plans aligned with The Economist Group’s priorities and ambitions.
- Lead complex and high-value sourcing activity, ensuring we secure high-quality products and services on commercially competitive terms.
- Develop a deep understanding of our technology portfolio, roadmap and vendor landscape, allowing Procurement to anticipate requirements rather than simply respond to them.
- Build trusted relationships with Technology and other stakeholders, using your expertise to influence decisions and challenge constructively where appropriate.
- Take a proactive approach to existing vendors, contracts and supplier lifecycles, identifying opportunities and risks well ahead of renewal or sourcing decisions.
- Lead strategic vendor and supplier relationship management following contract award, working with stakeholders to maximise value and supplier performance.
- Identify and deliver sustainable commercial savings while considering the wider value, quality and risk associated with our strategic supply base.
- Provide practical procurement guidance for lower-value delegated purchasing, helping colleagues make informed commercial decisions.
- Work closely with colleagues in Finance, Legal and other functions to improve shared processes and create greater cross-functional efficiency.
- Contribute to initiatives designed to strengthen and develop the Procurement function and its capabilities.

The experience we are looking for

You will be an established procurement professional with a strong specialism in technology procurement and experience working across the full procurement lifecycle.

You will bring:

- 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.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the confidence to challenge established thinking and influence technology decisions.
- The ability to make complex commercial issues clear and accessible to different audiences.
- A strong understanding of commercial and contracting models and the different levers available to maximise value.
- A proactive and pragmatic approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines while working effectively as part of a wider team.

Experience within a commercial or private-sector environment is essential for this role. We are looking for someone comfortable operating in an environment where sound judgement, flexibility and pace matter, rather than relying on highly prescribed procurement processes.

What will make you successful

You will be someone who wants to understand the technology you are procuring, the problems it solves and where the organisation is heading next.

You will be comfortable moving between strategic conversations with senior stakeholders and detailed negotiations with suppliers. You will know when to challenge, when to listen and how to bring commercial discipline to decisions without creating unnecessary complexity.

Above all, you will see Procurement as a business partner: a function that can influence decisions, manage risk and create value well beyond the point of purchase.

#LI-Hybrid

Working Arrangements

The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.

AI usage for your application

We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.

## What we offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.

## About The Economist Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: The Economist Group is a global media and information-services company dedicated to providing independent analysis, intelligence, and influence to individuals, businesses, and governments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (ownership structure prevents any individual or organization from holding a majority shareholding; has an indicative share value of £31.50)
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 1843
- **Founders**: James Wilson

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Media & Publishing, Information Services, Business Intelligence, Executive Education, Events & Thought Leadership
- **Target customers**: B2B (enterprise clients, governments, institutions) and B2C (high-value subscribers, business leaders, decision-makers, and globally-minded individuals)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Dedicated to the pursuit of progress for individuals, organisations and the world."

## Products & Services
- **The Economist**: The flagship weekly newspaper and digital platform offering independent journalism covering global news, politics, finance, science, and culture. Available in print, online, app, podcasts, films, and social media.
- **Economist Enterprise** (launched 2026): Combines research, thought leadership, events, and partnerships to help organizations navigate complexity. Integrates capabilities previously delivered through Economist Intelligence and Economist Impact.
- **Economist Intelligence (EIU)**: A leader in country analysis, macroeconomic forecasting, and geopolitical risk data that empowers strategic decision-making for businesses and governments.
- **Economist Impact**: Helps organizations achieve strategic influence and reputational leadership through premium audience access, targeted advertising, branded content, independent research, and industry-leading events.
- **Economist Education**: Offers online executive courses led by expert practitioners and guided by The Economist's journalists, helping current and future leaders develop skills to navigate global shifts.
- **EuroFinance**: Provides expertise on treasury, cash management, and finance for corporations.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly listed; indicative share value of £31.50 (2024 & 2025). Private ownership structure with no majority shareholder.
- **Key Metric**: £368.5 million revenue (FY2025, up from £359.5m in FY2024); £48.1m operating profit; 1.25 million subscriptions; 85% of new subscriptions are digital-only.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ownership structure is private and designed to protect editorial independence. Trustees protect the independence of the company and editorial. No majority shareholder permitted.
- **Growth Signals**: Revenue grew 2.5% year-over-year; 6% subscription revenue growth at constant currency; operating profit increased to £48.1m; launched Economist Enterprise brand in 2026; 34% reduction in annual greenhouse-gas emissions since 2020 while growing the business; net cash of £37.7m; 1,540 colleagues across 26 countries.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unmatched Editorial Independence**: Constitution prevents any individual or organization from gaining a majority shareholding. The editor is appointed by independent trustees, free from commercial, political, or proprietorial influence. This independence is a core brand asset and trust signal.
- **179-Year Heritage & Brand Trust**: Founded in 1843, The Economist is one of the world's most respected and recognizable media brands, known for rigorous, fact-based analysis and a distinctive global perspective.
- **Integrated B2B Ecosystem**: The Group uniquely combines premium journalism, data-driven intelligence (EIU), strategic advisory (Economist Impact), and executive education under one roof, creating a powerful cross-sell and integrated client offering.
- **High-Value, Loyal Audience**: 1.25 million subscribers, predominantly high-income, influential decision-makers in business, government, and finance. The digital transition is strong (85% of new subs are digital-only).
- **Anonymous Journalism**: The "no by-lines" policy reinforces a collective institutional voice and consistency of view, differentiating it from personality-driven media.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital & Subscription Growth**: Continuing the shift to digital subscriptions (85% of new subscriptions are digital-only) and growing the subscriber base globally.
- **AI & Product Innovation**: Actively hiring for AI roles (Lead AI Engineer, Senior AI Engineer, Senior Product Manager - Gen AI) and building an AI Lab to integrate generative AI and conversational platforms into products.
- **Expanding B2B Enterprise Solutions**: The launch of Economist Enterprise in 2026 signals a strategic push to bundle research, advisory, events, and education for large organizations.
- **Global Reach & Local Insight**: Maintaining offices in 14 countries and serving a global readership, while deepening local expertise in key markets like North America (largest market), China, and Asia-Pacific.
- **Sustainability & Impact**: Committed to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions (34% reduction since 2020) and embedding inclusivity and belonging in organizational design.

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose-Driven Mission**: Employees work for a company whose purpose is "the pursuit of progress," producing independent journalism and analysis that informs global leaders and shapes policy.
- **Intellectual Rigor & Quality**: The culture values excellence, integrity, and openness. Employees are surrounded by passionate, curious colleagues and work on high-impact, intellectually demanding content and products.
- **Diverse, Global Environment**: 1,540 colleagues across 26 countries; 52% of colleagues are women; 40% of the global top pay quartile are women. The company is committed to belonging and inclusion.
- **Flexible Working**: Hybrid-working policy (most full-time colleagues expected in office a minimum of three days a week) with the ability to work from a location of choice for up to five weeks a year. Editorial roles have different flexibility.
- **High Engagement**: Employee engagement score of 7.6 out of 10 (above sector benchmark) with 84% participation in the annual "Your Voice" survey.
- **Career Development**: Offers a Talent Network for future opportunities, clear career paths across product, technology, data, marketing, sales, and editorial (including paid journalism internships and fellowships in the UK and US).
- **Strong Financial Health**: Profitable, growing, and debt-light (£37.7m net cash), providing stability and resources for innovation.

## Sources
1. [economistgroup.com - Careers](https://www.economistgroup.com/careers)
2. [economistgroup.com - About Us](https://www.economistgroup.com/about-us)
3. [economistgroup.com - Homepage](https://www.economistgroup.com/)
4. [Greenhouse - Jobs at The Economist Group](http://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/theeconomistgroup)
5. [economistgroup.com - Annual Report 2025 (PDF)](https://www.economistgroup.com/pdfs/reports/TEG_Annual_Report_2025.pdf)

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