Procurement Manager
Cambridge / Hybrid
Operations – Procurement /
Permanent /
Hybrid
Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.
This role can be on a hybrid working basis, which means you’ll have the opportunity to spend time working both in the studio and at home. We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate.
WHAT’S THE ROLE
As the Procurement Manager you will be responsible for procurement across Frontier’s operations in Cambridge, UK and Winnipeg, Canada, reporting directly to the Head of Financial Operations. You’ll work closely with your dedicated team to optimise spending across the business and ensure the smooth running of day-to day operations.
The Procurement function at Frontier works primarily on indirect spend, supporting a broad range of activities across our development, publishing and operational functions, with major spend areas including technology and IP licences, IT hardware and software, outsource services, facilities, recruitment and marketing.
The Procurement team works collaboratively together and with all departments; this role in particular works closely with multiple senior internal stakeholders across the business, including the Executive Team, Department Heads, Game Directors and Budget Holders.
By working hard to optimise our spending and manage our partners, you’ll be helping Frontier to delight millions of players over many years with our amazing games and content.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Procurement team, including line management of Procurement Specialists.
- Identifying and delivering tangible results through cost reduction and service performance.
- Working with the Head of Financial Operations in managing overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of procurement for the organisation.
- Manage supplier on-boarding process to ensure the most appropriate and competitive suppliers are being used.
- Reviewing and assisting with Requests For Proposals (RFPs) to ensure the best outcomes for Frontier’s procurement efforts.
- Regularly reviewing procedures and processes to ensure control, compliance, and efficiency across the Procurement function.
- Liaising regularly with key company stakeholders to ensure that you are always aware, at the earliest stage possible, of their product and service needs.
- Providing additional support and expertise to the Procurement Specialists in respect of licencing renewals and managing external talent negotiations.
- Assisting with high value contract renewals, including the review of commercial terms and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly reports to be used by the Board and other internal stakeholders.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Demonstrable experience and track record in leading successful procurement efforts, preferably with experience in managing a team.
- Broad procurement experience with particular emphasis on indirect procurement.
- CIPS qualified
- Strong negotiation skills, and able to challenge costs when appropriate.
- Positive and solutions based approach to handling requests and tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, and able to build and maintain trusted relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers and vendors.
BONUS IF YOU HAVE:
- Experience of working in the tech sector, or games or entertainment industries.
- Experience working with software licenses.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.
Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events.
We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.
