Head of Procurement

Description

• Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to build procurement capability within the team utilising and improving capability matrix.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture within the procurement function.
• Oversee all procurement operations to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality sourcing of goods and services.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of procurement professionals, setting clear goals and performance expectations.
• Supplier Relationship Management Establish and foster strategic relationships with key suppliers and business partners.
• Develop and maintain effective procurement processes and controls to drive efficiency and compliance. Champion continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes, systems, and supplier management.
• Monitor supplier performance, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Manage procurement budgets, deliver cost savings, and enhance value for money.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and service level agreements to secure optimal value for the organisation.
• Work closely with legal, commercial, finance, and compliance to manage contractual and regulatory risks.

Requirements

Benefits

• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave.
• Employee discount programme.
• Salary sacrifice – (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase & cycle to work).
• Car Allowance
• Remote & hybrid working options (subject to role requirements).
• Life assurance scheme.
• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance