Head of Procurement & Supplier Management

b Overview /b p In this role you lead SCC’s procurement and supplier management to optimise cost, quality, risk and compliance in a large IT environment. You’ll shape strategy, lead teams, and drive value across strategic spend by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. The role emphasizes ESG, supplier governance, and resilience as SCC grows and supports clients through IT transformation. You will influence executive-level discussions and contribute to sustainable, customer-centric procurement outcomes. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li hybrid working /li li up to 85,000 salary /li li extensive company benefits /li li flexible benefits scheme /li li 2 paid volunteering days a year /li li career development and lifelong learning opportunities /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Develop and implement the procurement strategy aligned to corporate objectives /li li Oversee procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks /li li Lead and develop the procurement and supplier management teams /li li Drive continuous improvement in sourcing, contracting, and supplier management /li li Promote best practice procurement across business functions /li li Lead strategic sourcing across key spend categories /li li Manage supplier tender processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and negotiate commercial terms /li li Ensure contracts deliver value, flexibility and appropriate risk allocation /li li Oversee contract renewals and supplier transitions /li li Establish supplier segmentation models and manage executive supplier relationships /li li Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers and drive innovation /li li Deliver procurement savings and value improvement; manage rebates and programs /li li Support budgeting, forecasting and spend optimisation /li li Define supplier performance scorecards and monitor KPIs and SLAs /li li Lead corrective actions for underperforming suppliers; manage risk escalations /li li Maintain supplier risk framework and ensure regulatory and ESG compliance /li li Support business continuity and supply chain resilience /li li Develop and monitor supplier ESG assessments; promote responsible procurement practices /li li Oversee supplier onboarding and third-party risk assessments /li li Maintain approved supplier lists /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Commercially astute with understanding of margins, rebates, vendor programs and cash flow impacts /li li Strategic supplier management and executive relationship building /li li Strong negotiation and dispute resolution capabilities /li li Data-driven; strong analytical skills for supplier performance /li li Understanding of procurement risk, governance, ESG obligations, and compliance /li li Influence and stakeholder management across functions; trusted advisor /li li Leadership and people management of a small team /li li Customer-centric mindset balancing efficiency with outcomes /li li Degree-level education; MCIPS qualification preferred /li /ul ul li cross-functional collaboration /li li influencing without authority /li li leadership and people development /li li procurement strategy development /li li contract negotiation and management /li li strategic sourcing and tendering (RFI/RFQ/RFP) /li /ul