At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic procurement and drive value for money across a complex organisation.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on procurement transformation and social value.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Hybrid working with limited office attendance and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape procurement strategy and influence senior leaders while making a positive impact.
- Qualifications: Degree educated, CIPS qualified, with extensive senior procurement leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Procurement Director to lead strategic procurement, commercial assurance and supplier performance across a complex organisation. As a Procurement Director you will shape procurement strategy, drive value for money, improve governance and influence Executive and senior leaders on commercial decision‑making. The Procurement Director will lead transformation, develop procurement capability and ensure compliant, data‑led sourcing, contract management, social value and ESG outcomes.
Duties
- Procurement Strategy: Develop and deliver the organisation‑wide procurement strategy, aligned with corporate objectives, financial plans and business priorities.
- Commercial Leadership: Oversee strategic sourcing, category management, cost optimisation, supplier performance and contract management across a diverse spend portfolio.
- Transformation Delivery: Lead procurement transformation, embedding best practice, robust governance, systems improvement and continuous improvement.
- Executive Advice: Provide strategic commercial advice to Executive and senior leaders, reporting on procurement performance, risk, opportunity and outcomes.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and embed SRM frameworks, performance measures, supplier partnerships and contract lifecycle controls.
- Complex Procurement: Lead high‑value procurement exercises and negotiate major contracts, frameworks and commercial arrangements.
- Compliance and Assurance: Ensure procurement activity complies with the Procurement Act 2023, public procurement requirements, audit standards and internal governance.
- Team Leadership: Lead, coach and develop procurement colleagues and build commercial capability across the organisation.
- Social Value and ESG: Ensure procurement supports social value, sustainability goals, ethical sourcing and positive community impact.
Candidate Requirements
- Essential: Degree educated, or equivalent experience; CIPS qualified / MCIPS; Extensive senior procurement leadership experience at Head of or Director level; Proven experience delivering procurement transformation within complex organisations; Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023; Experience managing high‑value, complex procurement and contract portfolios; Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver savings while maintaining quality and value; Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills at Executive and Board level; Strong analytical, project management and leadership skills; Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing procurement teams.
- Desirable: Experience within housing, local government, the NHS or another regulated environment.
Benefits
- 30 days holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Up to 8% contributory pension
- Flexible working
Procurement Director in Ealing employer: A2Dominion
Join a dynamic organisation as a Senior HR Advisor, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our People Support function. With a hybrid working model based in Ealing, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through coaching and development opportunities. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a health and lifestyle benefits package, making this an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
