Chief Procurement Officer

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Currys Full time
About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Procurement Officer to lead our technology sourcing team. As a senior leader in the UK Procurement function, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a procurement strategy aligned with our overall business objectives and digital transformation goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a procurement strategy that drives cost savings, optimizes procurement processes, and reduces total cost of ownership.
  • Lead and manage a high-performing team of category specialists, providing guidance and coaching on category management, supplier relationship management, and procurement policy.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders and suppliers, driving innovation and value improvement from priority supplier relationships.
  • Represent Procurement on Executive Boards or forums, delivering key reports and presentations as required.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A proven track record of experience in a senior IT procurement role, ideally within the retail, technology, or telecommunications sector.
  • Strong knowledge of technology products and services, including software, hardware, cloud solutions, and managed services.
  • Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Cost and financial acumen.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits including:

  • 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Fantastic colleague discounts on tech with Currys and iD Mobile.
  • Access to Champion Health.
  • Hybrid Working (with an expectation to meet in person 2-4 times per month).
About Us

We are Currys, the UK's best-known retailer of tech. Our mission is to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. We're proud of the service our customers receive – and it's all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Join us and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, ongoing training and skills for life.



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