Head of Procurement
Posted 4 days ago by Robert Walters UK
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
Location: London
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.
What you'll do- 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 the lifecycle.
- Collaborate with other departments to align procurement activities with organisational goals.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
- 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
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.
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Job detailsContract Type: Permanent
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
Date posted: 17 February 2025
Consultant: Richard Johnson