At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement transformation and develop strategic initiatives to support organisational growth.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on innovation and operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape procurement strategy.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and drive change in a complex operational environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a key leadership role within a growing organisation.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in senior procurement roles, especially in asset-intensive sectors.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Our client, a growing and evolving organisation, is seeking to appoint a Procurement Director who will lead the transformation and strategic development of the procurement function. Reporting to the CFO, this individual will shape procurement strategy, build capability within the team, and ensure procurement effectively supports the organisation’s continued growth.
This role would suit a senior procurement leader who has operated in asset-intensive, maintenance-led environments, such as utilities, transport infrastructure, oil gas, energy, or other complex operational sectors.
The Role
As Procurement Director, you will lead a team of procurement professionals and be responsible for developing and delivering a procurement strategy aligned with the organisation’s growth ambitions. You will play a key role in modernising procurement processes, strengthening supplier partnerships, and ensuring procurement is fully integrated into operational and strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and implementing a strategic procurement roadmap aligned with business growth plans
- Leading and evolving the procurement team structure, ensuring the right capabilities are in place as the organisation scales
- Building strong relationships with operations, finance, IT and executive leadership to align procurement with operational priorities
- Managing and developing strategic supplier relationships to deliver value, innovation, and risk mitigation
- Driving procurement transformation, embedding best practice systems, governance and processes
- Leading complex commercial negotiations and high-value contracts
- Establishing clear KPIs, performance management frameworks and data-led decision making across procurement
- Ensuring robust procurement governance, compliance and risk management
- Delivering cost optimisation and value creation across both direct and indirect spend categories
- Mentoring and developing a high-performing procurement team
Desired profile
Our client is keen to speak with experienced procurement leaders who bring strong commercial capability and experience operating within infrastructure-heavy or maintenance-driven sectors. The suitable candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a senior procurement leadership role within a complex, operational organisation
- Experience within maintenance-intensive environments such as utilities, energy, oil gas, transport, infrastructure, or engineering-led businesses
- Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and complex contract negotiations
- Experience leading procurement transformation or organisational change
- Ability to work closely with executive leadership and influence stakeholders across the business
- Strong analytical, commercial and strategic thinking skills
- Experience leading and developing procurement teams
For further details, please apply using the link.
Head of Procurement in Essex employer: Communicate Recruitment Solutions LTD
Our client is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee development, the organisation provides ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the procurement function, ensuring that team members are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in a complex operational landscape. Located in a vibrant area, the company promotes a culture of inclusivity and support, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
Communicate Recruitment Solutions LTD Recruitment Team
