Procurement Visionary

2 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Parkinson | Lee Executive Search Full time
Job Title: Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Parkinson Lee Executive Search is seeking a seasoned procurement professional to lead the procurement function for a market leader in the service sector.

The successful candidate will create a procurement service that drives commercial performance by mentoring and guiding the team to adopt a dynamic approach that challenges previous norms, achieving tangible results in tender execution and effective contract management.

This role is critical to driving the organisation's commercial performance, shaping a modern procurement function that moves beyond transactional processes to one that delivers strategic value across the business.

The Head of Procurement & Supply Chain will have the scope to shape the procurement division and truly make the role their own, taking ownership of critical functions and leading with innovation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a procurement strategy that aligns with business goals.
  • Provide leadership and direction, shifting the team's focus from process-driven behaviours to a more dynamic, results-oriented approach.
  • Implement a Business Partnering approach, fostering strong, consultative relationships with internal stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes.
  • Develop and implement a robust contract management framework.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement governance and maintain transparency throughout procurement activities.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance procurement processes and align them with business processes.
  • Oversee the procurement of materials, services and leasing agreements, ensuring efficient contract reviews, renewals and tenders.
  • Lead the continuous improvement of purchasing systems, ensuring alignment with legal and financial regulations.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders and external suppliers, foster collaboration and value creation.
  • Ensure compliance with Procurement and Financial regulations, overseeing all procurement activities within statutory limits.
  • Lead the management of lease contracts, stock and other key assets.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing complex projects and delivering them on time, within budget. They will also have experience developing a procurement service that seeks to partner with key stakeholders driving commercial and procurement activity.

Parkinson Lee Executive Search is keen to speak with individuals that are skilled in the following areas:

  • Qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent.
  • Demonstrable evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
  • Proven leadership skills with extensive experience in senior procurement management within large and complex organisations.
  • Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and delivering cost improvement programs.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK Procurement regulations and public procurement directives.
  • Strong track record of managing complex projects and delivering them on time, within budget.
  • Proven change management experience gained whilst working in the engineering infrastructure, utilities sector or similar regulated industry.
  • Experience developing a procurement service, which seeks to partner with key stakeholders driving commercial and procurement activity.

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