🚀 Head of Procurement

WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY’RE LOOKING FOR //

A global sports group is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead its procurement strategy, ensuring best-in-class sourcing, supplier management, and cost efficiency across its portfolio of operations.

This organisation is committed to innovation and excellence on a worldwide scale. They’re now looking to strengthen their corporate services function with a strategic leader who can drive value, mitigate risk, and embed procurement best practice across the business.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING //

• Developing and executing a global procurement strategy and related policies.
• Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing procurement team.
• Analysing spending patterns to identify opportunities for structural cost reductions.
• Building and managing supplier relationships and ensuring performance standards.
• Advising senior leaders on procurement matters to influence decision making.
• Overseeing procurement processes, compliance, and risk management.
• Monitoring market trends to provide insight and strategic recommendations.

THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU NEED //

• Proven experience leading procurement in a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to deliver tangible cost efficiencies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior levels.
• Professional procurement qualifications (e.g., CIPS) desirable.
• Confident leadership style with a track record of building high-performing teams.