Head of Procurement

1 month ago

Leeds UK, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Parkinson | Lee Executive Search Full time

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are currently recruiting the role Head of Procurement to work for a market leader in the service sector.


The Head of Procurement will create a visionary procurement service that delivers true commercial performance by mentoring and guiding the team from transactional and process-focused behaviours to a dynamic approach that challenges previous norms, achieving tangible results in tender execution and effective contract management.


You will create a visionary procurement service that delivers true commercial performance by mentoring and guiding the team from transactional and process-focused behaviours to a dynamic approach that challenges previous norms, achieving tangible results in tender.


This role is integral 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. This Head of Procurement & Supply Chain is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a purpose-driven environment.


With the scope to shape the procurement division and truly make the role their own, this position offers the chance to take ownership of critical functions and lead with innovation. Your work will directly contribute to the company’s mission and have a lasting, positive impact on both the business and the communities it serves.


Key responsibilities:


  • Lead the development of procurement and supply chain, aligning 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.
  • This approach will encourage the adoption of best practices in tender execution and contract management, leading to measurable improvements in cost savings, contract delivery, and supplier performance.
  • Driving value creation across all procurement activities, ensuring the delivery of key objectives in supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, and cost optimisation.
  • Support the ongoing transformation, aligning the procurement function with the organisation’s broader strategic goals, and contributing to the successful delivery of services.
  • 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.


This is an excellent time to join our client and Parkinson Lee are 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.


This is a great role and will provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to make a significant impact within this purpose driven environment. You will have the scope to shape the procurement division and truly make the role your own across critical functions and will lead the way with innovation.


For more information or for a confidential conversation please contact Carl Walker.

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