Procurement Operations Manager - Vice President (London)
New Yesterday
Career Opportunities: Procurement Operations Manager - Vice President (2938) Join to apply for the Career Opportunities: Procurement Operations Manager - Vice President (2938) role at Mizuho
Career Opportunities: Procurement Operations Manager - Vice President (2938) 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Career Opportunities: Procurement Operations Manager - Vice President (2938) role at Mizuho
Who are we?
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.
We are not your typical financial institution. Its our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them.
Who are we?
We are not your typical financial institution. Its our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them.
We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion. At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.
Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. Its the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largestand growingbanks in the world.
What is the opportunity?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Procurement Operations Manager to lead procurement activities within our banking operations. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient acquisition of goods and services, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting vendor risk management. The ideal candidate will have experience in operational procurement within financial services, strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, and a commitment to operational excellence.
What will you be doing?
Oversee procurement operations across the bank, ensuring alignment with internal policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, PRA).
Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, contract negotiation, purchase order management, and supplier performance.
Collaborate with compliance, legal, risk, and finance teams to ensure procurement practices meet audit and regulatory standards.
Maintain and enhance procurement systems and tools (iValua, Oracle, Market Data tool - Optimise), ensuring data integrity and process automation.
Develop and implement procurement strategies that support cost optimization, risk mitigation, and service quality.
Lead supplier due diligence and onboarding processes, including financial stability checks and compliance with third-party risk management policies.
Monitor procurement KPIs and prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies as required.
Support internal audits and external regulatory reviews related to procurement and third-party management.
What do you need to succeed?
A minimum of 5+ years procurement experience, preferably within banking or financial services.
Strong understanding of procurement regulations and third-party risk management in the financial sector.
Experience with procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and contract lifecycle management tools.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent are highly desirable.
What Mizuho Can Offer You
Here at Mizuho, there are fantastic progression opportunities and clear paths to promotion. We will give you ample opportunity to affect change and to help grow our business.
In addition to the great opportunity outlined above we are also currently able to offer:
Competitive starting salary, plus discretionary bonus
Non-contributory pension
27 days annual leave
Core working hours*
Hybrid working - office and home based*
Virtual GP
Wellbeing benefits, including Mental Health Allies and First Aiders
For applicable roles only
At Mizuho, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.
At Mizuho we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and equality, and seek to create a workplace that is fully inclusive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community that we operate in and from all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, beliefs, gender identities and disabilities
If you require more information about our equal opportunities policy or wish to discuss any accessibility requirements or reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team recruitment@mhcb.co.uk and we will be happy to help. Seniority level Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type Employment typePart-time
Job function Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mizuho by 2x
Get notified about new Procurement Operations Manager jobs in London Area, United Kingdom .
Senior Procurement Manager FM & Operations Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Senior Manager, European Transportation Procurement London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
SAP Procurement Functional Senior Manager Isleworth, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Site Procurement Manager, Site Procurement Operations Leeds, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Isleworth, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
(Senior) Project Manager in Procurement / Supply Chain Management London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
Hayes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Senior Manager, Human Rights Procurement Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
SAP Procurement Functional Senior Manager London, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago
Operations Director, Arts & Entertainment London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
IT Procurement Software and Security Category Manager Watford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Senior Research Operations Program Manager - 9 month Fixed Term Contract London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Business Development Director, SEI Wealth Platform London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager Indirect Procurement London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
- Location:
- Greater London
- Job Type:
- PartTime