At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategy, optimise processes, and drive data-led decision-making.
- Company: Join Arriva, a leading European transport partner with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a chance to shape procurement at a Group level.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a strategic leadership role within a dynamic organisation.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement operations, governance, and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: UK (with occasional travel)
Arriva is a leading European passenger transport partner, operating in 11 countries and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year. With 35,000 colleagues and a heritage dating back to 1938, Arriva is focused on growth, innovation and sustainability, supported by I Squared Capital since 2024.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity where you will design, embed and continuously improve the procurement operating environment across Arriva. You will be responsible for driving consistency, governance and data‑led decision‑making across procurement, ensuring teams are equipped with the right frameworks, processes, tools and insights to deliver value at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and maintain the Group Procurement Policy framework, ensuring robust governance, compliance and audit readiness
- Own and optimise end‑to‑end procurement processes (Source‑to‑Contract, Purchase‑to‑Pay, contract lifecycle management)
- Lead the procurement data and analytics strategy, delivering clear insights on spend, savings, supplier performance and risk
- Develop and manage the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework, including segmentation, governance and performance tracking
- Strengthen the procurement control environment, including risk management, compliance and reporting
- Partner with IT and Finance to optimise systems, tools and digital solutions across procurement
- Drive continuous improvement and automation, simplifying processes while maintaining strong controls
- Build capability across procurement teams through training, guidance and best practice tools
About You
You will be a driven and detail‑oriented leader with strong experience in procurement operations, governance or transformation within complex organisations.
You Will Bring
- Deep understanding of procurement policy, governance and end‑to‑end processes
- Expertise in data, analytics and reporting, with the ability to turn insight into action
- Experience designing and embedding SRM frameworks and structured programmes
- Strong focus on risk, compliance and audit readiness
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders across a matrix or federated environment
- Experience working with procurement systems and tools (ERP, e‑sourcing, analytics platforms)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a continuous improvement mindset
Why Join Arriva?
This is an opportunity to shape how procurement operates at a Group level. You will play a key role in driving consistency, efficiency and insight, enabling the function to deliver greater value and impact.
Closing Date Friday 3rd July 2026
Head of Procurement Policy, Process, Data & SRM in London employer: Arriva Group
Arriva is an exceptional employer that prioritises growth, innovation, and sustainability, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact over 1.5 billion passenger journeys annually. With a commitment to employee development and a collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives in procurement while benefiting from a supportive framework that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth. Join us in shaping the future of transport across Europe, where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.
