Head of Procurement

A highly successful and growing business is seeking to appoint a Head of Procurement & Sustainability to lead a critical function at the heart of its operations.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering procurement strategy, driving supplier performance, and embedding sustainability initiatives across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in influencing commercial outcomes, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting the organisation’s long-term environmental objectives.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will:

• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier engagement, and contract negotiations
• Drive cost optimisation, quality improvement, and delivery performance
• Develop and implement a forward-thinking sustainability strategy aligned to net-zero goals
• Oversee risk management across the supply chain and procurement activities
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team
• Provide oversight of facilities and property-related matters
• Deliver continuous improvement through digital tools, analytics, and innovation
• Engage senior stakeholders through business cases and strategic insight

This is a broad and impactful role combining commercial leadership, operational excellence, and sustainability transformation .

The Candidate

We are looking for a strategic and commercially astute leader with:

• Proven experience in a senior procurement leadership role
• Strong background in manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain-led businesses
• Demonstrable success in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost control
• Experience driving sustainability or ESG initiatives within complex organisations
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
• Strong analytical, financial, and decision-making skills

Experience with facilities management, property oversight, and regulatory compliance would be advantageous.

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