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Head of Procurement

City of London Interim £78,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
A Not-for-Profit organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to provide strategic leadership during a period of significant business change and transformation.This is a high-profile opportunity to shape procurement strategy, strengthen supplier governance, and lead a procurement function through a range of commercial and operational improvement initiatives.
  • Fixed-term contract up to 12 months
  • Make a visible impact!

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established not-for-profit organisation with a strong national presence. Operating within a complex and evolving environment, the organisation is currently investing in key transformation initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, strengthening governance, and enhancing the services it provides.

Job Description



As Head of Procurement, you will:

  • Lead and develop a procurement team, ensuring operational delivery remains strong during a period of change.
  • Drive procurement strategy and identify opportunities to improve value, efficiency and commercial outcomes.
  • Deliver cost savings, supplier optimisation and contract management initiatives.
  • Oversee strategic sourcing activity and complex commercial negotiations.
  • Strengthen procurement governance, controls and supplier performance management.
  • Support the implementation of new procurement processes and technology solutions.
  • Partner with Finance, Technology and business leaders to ensure procurement supports wider organisational objectives.
  • Provide commercial insight and reporting to senior stakeholders and executive leadership.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head Of Procurement should have:

  • Significant senior-level procurement leadership experience.
  • A track record of delivering cost savings and commercial value.
  • Strong supplier relationship and contract management expertise.
  • Experience leading procurement transformation or organisational change programmes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior and executive level.
  • A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to delivery.

What's on Offer

  • Fixed-term contract for 9-12 months.
  • Based in London.
  • Salary of £80,000.
  • Hybrid working.



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128957
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Where
City of London
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-102026-7128957