Regional Procurement Manager (EMEA)

The Regional Procurement Manager is primarily responsible for implementing procurement processes and managing vendor relationships for SailGP events across the EMEA region. The role also ensures that administrative tasks keep finance records and budget trackers aligned to activity, while upholding SailGP's procurement, finance and legal policies. Acting as the primary point of contact for procurement matters across regional events, the role supports effective supplier sourcing, contract management, process workflows and spend reporting.

• Lead procurement activities across all EMEA events, sourcing multiple vendors per category to secure competitive pricing and contingency plans.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes in collaboration with SailGP departments, following SailGP's procurement process, and establish specifications for each item or scope with department leads.
• Draft, finalise and manage RFP/RFQ documents and procurement templates for regional events.
• Maintain and update the Gatekeeper system so process stage, vendor/PO/contract status, risks and deliverables are visible to stakeholders
• Ensure contracts, insurance and compliance documents are collected, reviewed and approved before supplier works begin
• Act as quality control lead for procurement documentation and workflows.
• Provide support and guidance on the P2P process, ensuring budgets and costs remain aligned, and consult stakeholders on vendor selection by highlighting financial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, including approvals and documentation via Gatekeeper, and ensure stakeholders can access Gatekeeper reports and project status updates on spend data and payment schedules.
• Assist local event teams and suppliers with finance-related queries and issues during onsite delivery, including troubleshooting payment or documentation delays.
• Ensure the Gatekeeper system is used for all procurement and finance processes across all EMEA events
• Define and communicate roles and responsibilities between local and global teams
• Drive alignment between event teams and SailGP Global for accurate and on-time budget management and supplier onboarding.
• Coordinate with Legal and other relevant functions to ensure supplier documentation meets SailGP standards; support post-event reconciliation and reporting, providing learnings and insights for future events.
• Champion an inclusive environment where diversity is valued; advocate and promote SailGP Values and contribute to a positive culture; operate with a financially responsible mindset and strive for commercial sustainability; consider how each team action contributes to Better Sport, Better Planet.

• 5+ years' experience in event/FMCG procurement, supply chain or vendor management.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, budgeting processes and contract administration.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to coordinate across local and global teams.
• Strong negotiation skills and resilience.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven with strong organisational skills and follow-through.
• High level of proficiency in Excel, budget tools and project tracking platforms.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced event environment.

• Experience across multiple markets or events.
• Familiarity with large-scale event delivery and supplier ecosystems.

• Hybrid role requiring four days a week in the London office, based in Kensington.