Head of Procurement
Marshalls Plc
team leadership
category management
spend management
sourcing strategy
sustainable procurement
procurement coordination
A significant and inspiring part of your role is to lead, develop, and mentor your talented team, drive succession planning, and ensure every colleague fulfils their potential. You will act as the primary functional leader for all strategic suppliers and products, overseeing all aspects of category management through a smart segmentation approach.
You will drive Group-wide commercial advantage and financial control over a substantial annual expenditure of circa £200M-£250M. You'll deliver exceptional value, securing vital cost savings, mitigating critical risks, and ensuring 100% availability of goods and services across all our businesses. This means setting the agenda: formulating and executing complex sourcing strategies, negotiating and owning best-in-class contracts, and proactively monitoring the external market to capitalise on emerging opportunities. You'll also champion our commitment to sustainability, embedding ethical procurement solutions and guaranteeing full policy compliance across the function.
As a strategic partner, you will establish strong, collaborative relationships and ensure seamless integration across the Group. You'll be a core member of the Supply Chain Leadership Team, working closely with your peers to set and execute the Group strategy. You will represent the function at key executive meetings and drive essential procurement coordination for major business moves, including acquisitions or divestitures.
This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role where you are not just managing transactions; you are leading and shaping the future of our function. Your mission centres on Strategic Leadership, Financial Accountability, and People Development, ensuring Marshalls maintains its competitive edge.
procurement
cips
£50m
global
negotiation
leadership
- Extensive experience (5+ years) across all elements of the Procurement Process
- Experience working with a global supply base
- Exceptional communication, influence, and presentation skills for executive-level engagement
- Expertise in comprehensive contract negotiation and management, including SLAs and KPIs
- Demonstrated experience managing procurement spends of £50M+, coupled with strong financial acumen and analytical skills
- Strong background in strategy development, including actively monitoring and managing supply chain risk
- Track record of leading, mentoring, and developing teams
- Prepared for regular UK and overseas travel
- Full CIPS or part CIPS qualification
- Strong skills in planning, organisation, and leading multi-functional project teams
- Proven ability to quickly establish strong personal credibility and foster excellent relationships up to Board level
This is a high-impact, transformative role where you will be an integral part of the functional leadership team, with the clear opportunity to shape our supply chain strategy. You'll leverage your expertise to create better places and futures for everyone, working for a business that values Excellence, Trust, and Sustainability. If you are ready to take accountability for one of the most critical functions in our business, drive fundamental change, and add significant value, we want to hear from you!
Competitive Salary & Benefits (Company Bonus, Private Medical Cover & Company Car Allowance)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our Elland head office (HX5 9HT)
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You're unique, and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity - it's the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!
This role operates on a hybrid working model between our Elland Head Office (HX5 9HT) and your home, with regular travel required to meet with stakeholders and suppliers.
- Health care cash plan - support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
- Company Car / Allowance
- Development opportunities
- 26 days holiday + bank holidays (equivalent in hours)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Share purchase scheme
- Guaranteed Christmas holidays
- Retailer discounts
- Employee discount on company products
- 5% employer-matched pension scheme
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
- Life assurance
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