At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategy and develop a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Major player in the UK's critical infrastructure sector with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25% bonus, fully hybrid working model, and travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence governance and risk management at ExCo level.
- Why this job: Shape procurement strategy and make a significant impact on operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Strong strategic leadership and team development experience required.
The predicted salary is between 115000 - 115000 £ per year.
Location: National Hybrid
Salary: £115,000 + 25% Bonus
Working Model: Fully Hybrid (Travel expenses covered)
About the Opportunity
Our client is a major player in the UK’s operationally critical infrastructure and process sector. They are looking for a strategic and commercially sharp Head of Procurement to lead their established procurement function. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the COO, sitting at the heart of a business that views procurement as a critical enabler of growth and operational excellence. Managing an annual spend of over a million pounds, you will be responsible for evolving procurement from a functional level to a strategic powerhouse. This is a unique chance to shape strategy from the ExCo level down to plant operations, ensuring the business remains fast-moving while strengthening governance and risk management.
The Role
As Head of Procurement, you will lead a dedicated team of four, with a primary focus on maturing the team structure and developing buyers into high-performing category managers. Your remit will be broad, covering everything from day-to-day operational expenditure to complex outage-related spend and large-scale contractor management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Shape and execute a national procurement strategy that aligns with the business’s long-term growth and ExCo-level objectives.
- Team Development: Mentor and lead a team of four direct reports, building capability and fostering a culture of continuous professional development.
- Operational Excellence: Strengthen source-to-pay discipline and evolve procurement policies and procedures across multiple sites.
Head of Procurement in Hampshire employer: Procurement People
As a leading water utility provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. With a focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and a competitive salary package, including pension benefits, making this an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the infrastructure sector. Our hybrid working model in vibrant locations like Peterborough and London ensures flexibility while contributing to vital projects that benefit communities.
