Head of Procurement in Lincoln

Location: Ideally located in Lincoln or London, with flexibility for the right candidate.

ABOUT US

With over 30 years of expertise, Apogee transforms how organisations of every size and sector manage their IT – delivering everything they need through one seamless point of contact. As an independent subsidiary of HP Inc., we combine the agility of a specialist provider with the power of one of the world's leading technology companies, giving our clients instant access to cutting‐edge innovation backed by market‐leading service operations!

JOB DETAILS

This is a high‐impact leadership role with both strategic and operational influence. You will lead and evolve our procurement function across managed print and IT resale, ensuring we have a resilient, cost‐effective, and forward‐thinking supply chain that supports both growth and customer excellence. You will work closely with senior leadership and cross‐functional teams, bringing insight, structure, and innovation into how we source, manage, and optimise supplier relationships. At the same time, you will lead and develop a capable team, embedding best practice and raising the bar for procurement across the organisation.

What you will be doing:

• Defining and delivering a procurement strategy that drives cost optimisation, performance, and long‐term value
• Building strong, strategic relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors across a complex, multi‐vendor environment
• Leading commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, robust contracts, and high‐quality service delivery
• Driving supplier performance through structured evaluation, governance, and risk management
• Enhancing procurement processes, policies, and systems to improve efficiency, compliance, and data visibility
• Partnering with sales, operations, and finance to align procurement with demand planning and customer commitments
• Using market insight and data to identify opportunities for innovation, cost reduction, and competitive advantage
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a small procurement team to deliver consistently high standards

A typical working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30, with a one‐hour lunch break. The role is ideally hybrid from either Lincoln or London, however we are open to other arrangements for candidates based elsewhere.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Proven experience in a senior procurement or purchasing leadership role within managed print, IT, or a related technology environment.
• A strong track record of supplier management, contract negotiation, and delivering measurable cost savings
• Experience managing subcontractors and navigating complex supplier ecosystems
• The ability to design and implement procurement processes and systems that scale with business growth
• A collaborative approach, working effectively across sales, operations, and finance
• Experience leading and developing teams, with a focus on capability and accountability
• A professional procurement qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous, but not essential
• We value candidates with AI literacy – individuals who are curious about technology, comfortable exploring automation, and eager to contribute to a modern, forward‐thinking business.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working options
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, adoption, paternity and IVF)
• 2 paid days off per year for voluntary work to support our local communities
• Staff Reward Scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Sponsorship for professional development and memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a virtual GP and financial wellbeing support
• Mental health first aider support programme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee social events and recognition activities throughout the year
• HP Employee discount programmes
• Mobile phone discounts

WHY JOIN APOGEE

At Apogee, our values – Integrity, Passion, Courtesy & Respect, Inclusivity, Knowledge, People and Flexibility – shape everything we do. They guide how we work with clients and colleagues, drive ethical practices and create an environment where you can grow, innovate and develop your career within a progressive, expanding organisation. We are looking for inspiring individuals who want to make a real impact in their careers and the world around them.

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our success. We know true innovation flourishes when people can be their authentic selves. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds, and we actively value different perspectives across age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion and belief. Your individuality drives our shared success, and we encourage you to bring your whole self to Apogee.

We support flexibility and accessibility. If flexible working is important to you, please include this alongside your salary expectations in your application so we can discuss it early in the process. If you have a disability or health condition and require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team on 0345 300 9955 – we are committed to making your experience inclusive and accessible.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We hold a Bronze Award in the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from Reservists, Veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military families.