Procurement Transformation Leader

4 days ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Careeraddict Full time
Job Title: Group Director of Procurement

Join our client, a leading provider of innovative solutions for water and wastewater management, as they embark on a transformative journey to elevate their procurement operations. As the Group Director of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading this initiative, driving efficiencies, and delivering value across the business.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to build a procurement function from the ground up and make a lasting impact in a growing, dynamic organisation. As a seasoned procurement leader, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive procurement strategy that supports all regions, functions, and business entities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the creation of a centralised procurement function, establishing a clear strategy to unify and optimise procurement operations across all business units.
  • Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring alignment with business needs across direct and indirect categories.
  • Develop sourcing strategies that secure high-quality materials and services at competitive prices, leveraging supplier consolidation and rationalisation opportunities.
  • Drive efficiencies by establishing standardised procurement frameworks, including supplier selection, RFQs, contracts, and governance structures.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing procurement team, ensuring strong collaboration across the Matrix structure of the organisation.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders across all business units to ensure procurement objectives are aligned with wider company goals.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement and supply chain regulations, fostering sustainable practices in line with our client's ESG policies.
  • Develop and manage the procurement budget, ensuring cost control and financial efficiency.
Requirements
  • Extensive career experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, and sourcing, with a focus on building and leading group-wide procurement functions.
  • A hands-on leader with experience implementing and managing Matrix procurement structures across diverse business units.
  • Strategic and operational leader, with a demonstrated ability to create procurement processes and frameworks from scratch.
  • Strong commercial acumen with exceptional negotiation skills, contract management, and supplier relationship management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and make a meaningful contribution to their procurement transformation. If you are a seasoned procurement leader with a passion for driving change and delivering results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

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