Head of Procurement Excellence

3 weeks ago


London UK, UK, United Kingdom Protea Recruitment LTD Full time

Job Title: Head of Procurement

Industry: FMCG (Food)

Location: London (Hybrid- 3 days on-site)

Package: £85k - £90k + 15% bonus + £7k car allowance


Company Overview:

Join a dynamic global business known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and investment in iconic brands and infrastructure. This company values individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and a passion for delivering happiness to consumers. Here, you’ll find a purpose-led culture that embraces agility, collaboration, and accountability, offering unmatched opportunities to make a real impact.


Role Purpose:

The Head of Procurement will oversee the implementation of procurement strategies and policies, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards. This role involves steering key procurement functions, with a particular focus on driving category leadership in the Packaging sector. It contributes to the overall vision of enhanced cost efficiency, sustainability, and supplier innovation.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Policy and Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and regulatory standards.
  • Stakeholder Management: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand and meet procurement requirements, especially in project change management.
  • Performance Management: Track and report on procurement performance, implementing improvements as needed.
  • Risk Management: Mitigate procurement risks using supplier evaluation tools.
  • Source-to-Pay (S2P) Process Leadership: Oversee all steps in the S2P process, from strategy through to execution, ensuring alignment and continuous improvement.
  • Sourcing Guideline Ownership: Develop, implement, and uphold sourcing guidelines to promote transparency, fairness, and value.
  • Operational Procurement: Lead the day-to-day procurement operations, including purchase orders, supplier management, contract oversight, and invoice handling.
  • Productivity Governance: Set and track efficiency goals, working alongside the Global Head of Productivity to enhance operational productivity.
  • Procurement Tools and Systems Management: Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of procurement tools and systems, ensuring their effective use, data security, and regulatory compliance.
  • Sustainability Initiatives: Serve as the key contact for sustainable procurement practices, providing guidance on best practices and processes.
  • Transformation Leadership: Drive regional procurement transformation projects to support the business’s strategic goals.


Required Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience in procurement with demonstrated success in managing categories at a regional or global level.
  • Strong ability to navigate ambiguity in a complex, multicultural environment.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills.
  • Analytical and strategic thinker with hands-on operational capabilities.
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Availability to work on-site 3 days a week and travel as required to suppliers and manufacturing sites.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in a second language.
  • Prior experience in a matrix procurement environment.


This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a supportive, fast-paced environment that fosters career growth and professional development.


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