Head of Global Procurement

Description

The Head of Global Procurement is responsible for leading the global procurement function to ensure they source goods and services in the most efficient, cost-effective, quality-driven, sustainable, and risk-controlled way. This role sets global procurement strategies, builds high-performing supplier networks, negotiates optimal commercial terms, and delivers measurable value through cost savings, cash flow optimization, risk reduction, improved lead times, and enhanced supply-chain resilience to support operations worldwide.

• Integrate sustainability, ESG, and ethical sourcing practices into procurement decisions.
• Establish and manage a global supplier base to support operational performance, quality, and delivery standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, HSE, and Supply Chain to ensure procurement fully supports project delivery and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and own the global procurement strategy aligned with strategic goals.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and total cost-of-ownership improvements through effective sourcing and supplier management.
• Implement and maintain procurement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Lead transformation projects, including system implementation (SAP/IFS) and process optimisation.
• Driving digital transformation and continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems.
• Developing and executing the global procurement strategy aligned to company objectives for cost, quality, sustainability, and risk.
• Managing strategic supplier relationships and high-value contracts across multiple regions. Ensuring compliance with procurement governance, policies, and legal requirements.
• Teamwork - Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members, empowering them to take ownership, deliver results, and grow.
• Define and report procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, risk metrics) to executive leadership.
• Leading and mentoring a global procurement leadership team, including direct supervision of the EMEAA procurement team.
• Evolving – Champion continuous improvement, lead change initiatives, and support the team in navigating transformation successfully
• Performance – Lead by monitoring team performance, facilitating development and feedback conversations, setting clear objectives, and driving improvement initiatives to achieve results. Integrity – Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration to maintain a positive work environment, while ensuring all team members complete required compliance training.

Requirements

• Significant experience in procurement and sourcing roles within industrial, construction, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience implementing digital procurement transformation or ERP system rollouts desirable
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Post-graduate qualification (e.g. MBA or master’s in supply chain management) is desirable
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
• Global mindset, capable of managing complexity across cultures and geographies.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or IFS preferred) and analytics tools.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
• Professional qualification in Procurement (e.g. CIPS Level 6 or equivalent).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of managing large-scale, high-value contracts and multi-region suppliers.
• High integrity with commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or equivalent discipline.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead change effectively.
• Advanced presentation and influencing skills for senior leadership engagement is desirable
• Proven success leading global procurement teams across direct and indirect categories.
• Expertise – Drive career progression and develop future leaders, while enhancing both your own and the team’s commercial and strategic awareness.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance