Procurement Manager

Overview

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join the National Theatre's Procurement team.

The Procurement Manager will deliver procurement activities and provide procurement guidance across all technical functions within the NT including IT, Digital Production and teams delivering our shows (such as Lighting, Sound and Video and Stages).

This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing the industry-leading commercial function that the NT needs to continue delivering great theatre into the future. The role will help us to meet our ambitious savings targets and will work alongside the Head of Procurement and other team members to embed the policies, processes and procedures that are needed to ensure the new function is successful.

Above all, the Procurement Manager will bring a strong understanding of best practice technical equipment and software purchasing that will help the NT to spend its money effectively. The role holder will build robust, collaborative relationships with business areas, suppliers and industry peers as well as developing an understanding of the unique roles the technical teams play in delivering the work the NT produces on its stages.

The successful candidates will have the following:

• Relevant degree-level education or previous experience in a similar role.
• CIPS qualified/part qualified or equivalent.
• Must have significant experience of buying IT, production and/or post-production goods and services and/or stage-related technology.
• Proven ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously, responding swiftly to emerging issues and consistently delivering to deadlines.
• Sound understanding of contract law, with the ability to draft and amend standard terms. Knows when to involve Legal.
• Works effectively with internal stakeholders to develop and improve specifications, where necessary challenging ‘gold plating’ with tact and empathy.

If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

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The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Thursday 9th April 2026 at 12 noon.