Interim Procurement Manager
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Job Summary
IO Interactive is looking for an Interim Procurement Manager to join us on a fixed-term contract covering paternity leave through 31 December 2026. This role supports procurement operations across all IOI studios and projects.
We are currently developing two major titles: Project 007 a brand-new James Bond video game featuring an entirely original Bond story and Project Fantasy an ambitious new IP for console and PC.
As a senior member of our operations function you will own procurement strategy lead high-value negotiations and act as a trusted partner to stakeholders across the business. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong commercial judgment and working fluency in legal and contractual language.
What you will do
Lead procurement strategy across multiple studios departments and projects
Own end-to-end supplier and contract lifecycle management
Drive complex commercial and contractual negotiations
Review interpret and negotiate contractual terms including legal clauses risk allocation and compliance requirements
Partner closely with Legal Finance IT Production and department leads
Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality or delivery
Establish and maintain procurement governance policies and best practices
Proactively manage supplier risk performance and relationships
Provide clear procurement insights to support strategic decision-making
Act as escalation point for procurement and supplier-related matters
Who you are
Procurement leadership or managerial experience
Strong track record in contract negotiation and contract management
Comfortable working with legal and contractual terminology (MSAs NDAs SOWs SLAs licensing agreements etc.)
Able to identify commercial legal and operational risks within agreements
Confident stakeholder partner capable of influencing senior leaders
Structured analytical and detail-oriented
Independent proactive and solution-driven
Strong communicator and negotiator
Experience in gaming technology software or creative industries is a plus
Degree in Supply Chain Business Law or related field is beneficial
Who we are:
IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen Malmö Barcelona Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences all powered by our award-winning proprietary Glacier technology.
IOI is a studio that values in-person collaboration. Being together helps us focus our collective energy on our immediate goals. For us being both in-office as well as connected across our studios helps us integrate our teams faster strengthen relationships and improve knowledge-sharing. We believe that the more time we spend together the more quality and progress we achieve for our games and players.
We know that to achieve those goals we need courage talented people and a great working environment and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios were working on several projects. Crucially though were all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we actively encourage new ideas whilst listening to your insights along the way.
We have a dedicated team of People Managers who look after you as an individual and as an employee. With more than 40 nationalities we know that everyone is different and we are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- HR Sourcing
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Experience
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- E-procurement
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
IO Interactive is an independent video game development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen Malmö Barcelona Brighton andIstanbul. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade we are dedicated to creating unforget ... View more
