Head of Procurement

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Rise Resourcing Full time

The Company

You will join a multinational business who are enjoying global growth and are now approaching an exciting time of procurement reorganisation which offers significant opportunity.


The Role

Reporting to the Procurement Director, you will be responsible for building and maintaining excellent working relationships with budget holders and other key stakeholders across the Supply Chain to support the implementation of value services within agreed budgets with a focus on saving delivery as well as sustainability agenda reflecting the Company business strategy. Key duties-


  • Create and lead a short-term & long-term supply chain procurement category strategy with an actionable plan that secures Stakeholder buy-in and enhances the business strategy's capabilities and output, including ethical and responsible sourcing.
  • Create a clear operational strategy geared around the business cost-saving and sustainability targets for the Supply Chain category.
  • Negotiate, control negotiation and support the team in building the negotiation strategy with suppliers of the particular procurement subcategory.
  • Co-responsible (with the stakeholder) for budget creation of the supply chain procurement category and control the budget realization.
  • Develop a clear SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) program to ensure the development of close, synergistic working relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Responsible for RFPs (Request for Proposals) led and managed by the Group Supply Chain Category Buying Managers with new and existing suppliers, aligned to the overall supplier strategy.
  • Establish and drive best practice processes and governance across all entities, contract management, and supplier management activity across Europe's Supply Chain procurement category.
  • Lead, manage and develop the Supply Chain Procurement Category team in line with our values, behaviours, strategic agenda, and the particular team member development plan.
  • Actively seek alternative, blended or innovative solutions to meet the changing demands of the business.
  • Working with the legal team to secure the accuracy and correctness of the legal framework.


What you’ll need to succeed

  • Knowledge of procurement excellence, including process technology supporting procurement activities and ethical code.
  • In depth and demonstrable experience within Supply Chain & Logistics Procurement
  • Broad understanding of fast-moving business procurement needs, preferably within FMCG / retail environments
  • Robust background in strategic sourcing, supplier management and cost optimization
  • Commercial negotiation experience with a track record of delivering cost savings, service improvements, and supplier innovation.
  • Experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Effective & successful team management to achieve procurement goals, negotiate favourable contracts, and implement innovative strategies within the supply chain category.
  • Effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Practical usage of ERP and procurement systems to support spending control and deliver savings.
  • Happy with national and international business travel.
  • A Master's degree and/or relevant MCIPS certificate beneficial but not must have


What you’ll get in return

You will receive a competitive salary plus benefits including hybrid working, bonus, healthcare and life assurance,


What you need to do next

If potentially interested, please apply at your earliest opportunity or for a confidential discussion please contact Colin Leach at Rise Resourcing.


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