We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Procurement Director to lead procurement across the UK & EMEA region. This role is responsible for delivering value, managing risk, and ensuring high-quality supply chain performance while supporting long-term business growth.
You will act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, driving best practices in procurement and developing high-performing supplier partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement strategy across business units to deliver value, quality, and risk mitigation
- Influence stakeholders on best practices and supplier strategies
- Support contract retenders, supplier deep-dives, and mobilisation of new supply chains
- Drive compliance with preferred supplier frameworks
- Analyze spend and supplier performance to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
- Source and evaluate new suppliers, including emerging sectors
- Negotiate contracts to deliver best value and service quality
- Conduct supplier audits, benchmarking, and performance reviews
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement across the supply chain
Category & Supply Chain Development
- Develop and implement category strategies across regions and sectors
- Optimise supplier base and leverage high-performing partnerships
- Collaborate with central procurement and cross-functional teams
- Champion procurement tools, systems, and best practices
Stakeholder Engagement
- Educate and influence internal stakeholders on procurement strategy
- Partner with finance, commercial, and operational teams
- Support communication and alignment of procurement initiatives
About You
- CIPS qualified (or working towards) or equivalent experience
- Proven experience in procurement within complex, multi-site organisations
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering savings
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Analytical mindset with structured decision-making approach
- Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel across the UK
Why Join?
- Strategic leadership role with regional impact
- Opportunity to shape procurement strategy in a growing sector
- Work with diverse stakeholders and complex supply chains
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