Head of Procurement

Company Overview
Exciting opportunity to join a market leading Global Talent Solutions business based in the heart of London.  Driven by creating value and delivering results, this fast-paced, client-centric business on a journey of growth and transformation and looking for a hand-on Head of Procurement who can come in, make impact across the existing supply chain and implement the strategy that will lead the function into the future.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive procurement strategy to maximise efficiency and productivity
• Act as a subject matter expert in supplier and client contract management
• Conduct market analysis, strategic supplier sourcing, and tender document development
• Lead complex pricing and contract negotiations, ensuring compliant tendering processes
• Draft and amend commercial contract terms, manage approval processes, and oversee supplier onboarding/offboarding
• Track and report contract benefits, ensuring they are realised
• Implement and manage a dynamic supplier tiering structure based on performance
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and manage supplier relationships

  
Key Skills & Experience

• CIPS qualification (desired but not essential)
• Strong understanding of indirect procurement, contract management, and supplier performance management
• Experience with technology platforms and reverse auctions
• Ability to develop and manage senior stakeholder and supplier relationships
• Agile and adaptive, with excellent problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with VMS systems (advantageous)

  
Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunity to add up between 20 and 25% bonus, paid quarterly
• 25 days holiday
• 3% matched pension