Purchasing Officer - Immediate in City of London

Head of Procurement (Indirect) c.£London | Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) This is an exciting opportunity to build and shape procurement in a well-established, multi-channel UK consumer with a much-loved brand and a long high-street heritage. Following a period of significant business change, the company is now investing in building a genuinely commercial, professional procurement function from the ground up - and is looking for a Head of Procurement to lead it, reporting into the CFO, owning all Indirect spend. You'll take ownership of a broad, non-merchandise and indirect spend base, bring real commercial rigour to supplier relationships, and put in place the visibility, governance and tools the business needs to manage spend well. Mapping the supplier and contract landscape - who is bought from, what is spent, who owns each relationship - and closing the visibility gaps that currently exist. Getting directly involved in high-value supplier negotiations to secure stronger commercial outcomes and strip out cost that isn't adding value. Establishing procurement as a trusted, commercially-minded function, and growing a team around you as the remit expands. A background in senior procurement roles within retail or another consumer-facing sector, at a business of comparable size. A track record you can point to of having personally negotiated with suppliers and delivered real, measurable commercial improvement. Sharp commercial instincts, strong negotiation skills, and the confidence to push back on senior leaders when needed. Prior experience setting up or overhauling a procurement function - not just running one that's already established.