Procurement Director (AWDO-P14938) in Ealing)

An excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement leader to shape strategy, lead transformation and deliver commercial value, assurance, supplier performance and measurable outcomes across a complex organisation.

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.