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Head of Procurement

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Our client requires a strategic and results-driven Head of Procurement to join their Corporate Technology Services and Estates team. This London-based role offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy from the ground up, supporting the company's scaling efforts. You will be responsible for procurement at a global level, helping to mature processes in the quest to control expenditure and provide best-in-class services through innovation and continuous improvement.

Head Of Procurement

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000

Location: London

Keywords: Procurement, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Strategic Sourcing

Our client is seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Procurement to join their Corporate Technology Services and Estates team. This London-based role offers the opportunity to shape procurement strategy from the ground up, supporting the company's scaling efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for procurement at a global level, helping to mature processes in the quest to control expenditure and provide best-in-class services through innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Opportunity to shape procurement strategy
  • Role based in London with flexible working opportunities
  • Part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What you'll do:

As the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the entire procurement process. Your key responsibilities will include developing and implementing strategies that optimise cost savings, enhance supplier performance, and improve user experience. You will negotiate contracts with key suppliers, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with other departments to align procurement activities with organisational goals. Your commitment to driving continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain will be crucial in this role.

  • Oversee the entire procurement process, ensuring efficient acquisition of goods and services.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost savings, supplier performance, and user experience.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers.
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery throughout entire lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with other departments to align procurement activities with organisational goals.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Head of Procurement role brings a wealth of skills and qualifications. You have strong negotiation skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and are organised enough to juggle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Your knowledge of ERP systems such as Workday or NetSuite will be beneficial in this role. With your strong attention to detail, good interpersonal skills, ability to influence at all levels, and commitment to maintaining company confidentiality, you are well-equipped for success in this position.

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Organised with ability to juggle multiple projects & tasks
  • Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Workday, NetSuite)
  • Ability to interact/influence at all levels

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a private equity investment firm with over $90bn of assets under management (AUM). They provide capital to help businesses develop and grow. They have a unique business model that focuses on creating sustainable value by partnering with ambitious businesses and developing long-term resilient relationships with their partners. Their entrepreneurial culture, breadth of investment strategies, well-capitalized platform enable them to sustain business activity throughout economic cycles. They operate with purpose and drive outstanding performance, offering a range of investment strategies and financing solutions that are flexible and sustainable.

What's next:

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Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Purchasing / Procurement

Industry: Purchasing and Procurement

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: English - Bilingual

Location: London

Job Reference: B9APOY-22A4517B

Date posted: 17 February 2025

Consultant: Richard Johnson

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