At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and build a new procurement function from the ground up.
- Company: Dynamic group of companies in West London with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and the chance to shape a new team.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to work with diverse suppliers.
- Why this job: Own the strategy and make a real impact on procurement processes.
- Qualifications: Senior procurement experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 95000 £ per year.
West London - 2 days on site, 3 from home - Permanent - Build the procurement function £85,000 - £95,000
Are you a senior procurement leader who wants to own a function rather than inherit one? Do you get more out of building the strategy than working through someone else's flowchart? Hop To Talent are hiring a Head of Procurement for a group of companies. The group spends roughly £20m to £30m a year with third parties across materials, subcontractors, fleet, insurance and professional services, and it is now building a permanent, in-house procurement function.
The first job is visibility: what the group buys, from whom, on what terms and where the money is leaking. From there you design the strategy, harmonise suppliers across the business units and build a small team around you.
WISH LIST
- An experienced Procurement leader
- Commercially focused, with a business partnering, problem solving, can do mentality
- Good working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023
THE ROLE
- Build and own the group procurement strategy across every entity and business unit
- Deliver a full spend analysis and category segmentation across works, goods and services
- Develop category strategies for the highest value and highest risk areas, including materials, subcontractors, fleet and insurance
- Harmonise suppliers group wide where it makes commercial sense, rather than running separate arrangements in each company
- Lead high value and complex tenders end to end, from specification and market engagement through to award and mobilisation
- Own compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, including procedure choice, frameworks, dynamic markets and transparency obligations
- Build and maintain a single, accurate contracts register with renewal, break and expiry dates actively managed
- Rewrite and embed procurement policy, thresholds, delegated authorities and approval routes so they are workable rather than bureaucratic
- Introduce contract management after award, including KPIs, service reviews and enforcement of agreed rates
- Close the gap between committed spend and what actually gets paid, so procurement is linked to the numbers rather than sitting offline
- Identify and deliver savings on addressable spend, and work with Finance to make sure they land in budgets
- Design, recruit and lead a small permanent team, and report on procurement to the leadership team and boards
YOUR PROFILE
- MCIPS qualified or equivalent (strongly desirable)
- Effective communicator - written and verbal
- Senior or head of function procurement experience with full ownership of a multi-category spend portfolio
Head of Procurement employer: Hop To Talent
Join a dynamic privately-owned commercial property developer and investor in West Sussex, where you will have the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of assets in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a focus on employee growth and development, this role offers a unique chance to engage in hands-on asset management while enjoying a flexible four-day work week. Experience a culture that values innovation and sustainability, making it an excellent place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
