Head of Procurement

Head of Procurement

Salary: >£110,000 base + £15,000 benefits allowance

Function: Finance
Location: Edinburgh - Hybrid
Contract: Permanent

We're the UK's leading beer, cider and pub business, home to some of the world's best-loved beers and ciders, and a leading player in the international drinks industry.

We're searching for an ambitious Head of Procurement to join our team. The successful applicant will play a critical role in helping the business deliver our commercial targets and objectives through business partnering with our Supply Chain, Commercial and Support Functions teams.

About The Role

This senior leadership role is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring operational performance, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the procurement function.

You will lead a team of 15 professionals to execute the HEINEKEN UK Procurement strategy, collaborating closely with our Global Procurement team in Amsterdam. You will be responsible for managing a spend of €1 billion.

Building strong relationships with the HEINEKEN UK Management Team, HEINEKEN Global Procurement, and cross-functional peers is crucial to your success. You will guide and challenge on both group and locally negotiated contracts.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver annual HEINEKEN UK Procurement financial savings, cash targets, and core objectives
• Own and govern the Purchase to Pay process for HEINEKEN UK
• Lead and implement procurement category strategies, challenging local governance boards and leadership teams to align with them
• Drive transformation in sourcing, supplier management, and procurement technology
• Align procurement activity with HEINEKEN's sustainability and ethical sourcing commitments under the 'Brew a Better World' initiative
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners

Who we're looking for

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and a proven track record of delivering cost savings without compromising quality.

Procurement and Leadership experience are mandatory. If you have strong stakeholder management skills, commercial acumen, a growth mindset, and evidence of being a strong team player, then this could be the role for you.

Why join us?

We're all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, and that starts with our people. We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued, and included from day one.

We're a place where you can build a meaningful career, with plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Our benefits

• Annual bonus
• Double matched pension (up to 10%)
• 32 days' holiday, plus three listed public holidays
• Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
• Critical illness insurance - comprehensive cover for you and your family
• Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
• Retail discounts
• Comprehensive opportunities to develop
• The chance to join our colleague networks, where you can help us continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace

Please note that rewards and benefits can vary from role to role. Some benefits are taxable and may be based on employee contributions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need any adjustments made to support your application, please do not hesitate to contact us.