Director of Procurement

About the job We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Director to join our office-based Procurement team. Job title: Procurement Director Contract type: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Poole Holiday: 30 days paid (inc. bank holidays) What you will be doing Experienced leading a procurement team, ideally in distribution, you will guide, coach and direct your team with enthusiasm, positivity and professionalism in order to achieve goals and targets. Using data to drive decision-making, you will be responsible for the rationalisation of our product range, ensuring all our product data is accurate. With direct responsibility for our fulfilment and category management teams, you will focus on customer satisfaction by ensuring that ordering is in line with customer demand and suppliers deliver OTIF and in line with our operational processes. Tower has a strong commitment to sustainable and ethical sourcing and you will work closely with our ESG function to support delivery of supply chain reporting and auditing. What’s in it for you Modern open plan office Monthly profit share bonus scheme Holiday buy-back scheme Free access to LinkedIn Learning Free onsite parking Perks at Work scheme ‘Tuck shop’ snacks Free lunch every Friday Charity dress down Fridays Cycle to Work scheme Complementary Birthday vouchers Subsidised workplace massage Management 'Giveback Days’ Eye care financial contribution Employee assistance programme (EAP) Company social and corporate events Who we are Tower is a trusted partner delivering high-performance solutions through deep sector knowledge, creative thinking and data-led innovation. What we do Our ability to solve large and complex customer challenges through a consultative, process-driven approach is the foundation of our customer partnerships. With deep sector knowledge and product expertise, Tower consistently delivers high-performance outcomes. How we do it Tower goes beyond supply and delivery to drive measurable impact through ambitious, well-planned rationalisation, standardisation, and consolidation projects. We apply rigorous analysis and provide solutions that consistently reduce costs, minimise product usage, and enhance operational efficiency. Our agile solutions boost sustainability and improve staff wellbeing with comfort, safety, and happiness across diverse working environments. Why we do it We believe better outcomes are always possible. That’s why we challenge convention, simplify complexity, and create solutions that deliver lasting value for our customers, their people, and the planet. Where you work Our open plan office encourages teamwork and communication. You will be working in a respectful environment surrounded by people that care about you just as much as our customers. We also believe diversity is the key to a success. That means your voice will always be heard no matter your role, and there will always be the opportunity to make a big impact. Who you are You thrive on taking initiative and enjoys the satisfaction of solving challenges with a tenacious, “can do” attitude. Highly commercial, you have a natural ability to plan ahead and think logically, but you are also flexible enough to adapt when things change unexpectedly. You take pride in the accuracy and quality of your work, valuing attention to detail as much as achieving results. A great communicator, you connect effectively with people at all levels and as a true team player, you’re always ready to contribute and support others. You love learning and are curious to develop your skills and knowledge further. In short, you’re dynamic, proactive and ready to make an impact Our Culture Place customers at the centre of everything we do. Behave as one team, one company and be aligned. Make the Company mission on behalf of our customers your mission and align with our organisational values. Speak your mind, challenge and advocate for the team and the customer. Be data-driven and focussed on defined outcomes. Have a bias for action, pursue performance excellence. Build your own and others’ capabilities. Review performance regularly. Work safely, neatly and tidily to Tower Supplies and OH&S standards. Sound like you? Let’s make this role yours.