Chief Procurement Lead for GSNFR & Strategic Sourcing

Booker Group; Little Irchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group in the UK seeks a senior procurement leader to manage Goods and Services Not For Resale (GSNFR). The role involves end-to-end procurement activities, developing category strategies, and leading a high-performing team. Candidates should have extensive procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across complex environments. The position offers a platform for driving cost transformation and building compliance in a fast-paced commercial setting.

Qualifications

• Proven success delivering cost transformation and commercial excellence.
• A track record of leading change and improving ways of working.
• Solid understanding of supply chains, markets, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Owning end-to-end procurement for all GSNFR categories.
• Setting and delivering category strategies and cost-saving plans.
• Leading strategic sourcing activity, including RFIs and RFPs.

Skills

Extensive experience in procurement

Strong negotiation skills

Experience managing and developing teams

High standards of ethics and professionalism

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

GEP

Fusion

Ironclad

SAP

Job description

A leading retail group in the UK seeks a senior procurement leader to manage Goods and Services Not For Resale (GSNFR). The role involves end-to-end procurement activities, developing category strategies, and leading a high-performing team. Candidates should have extensive procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across complex environments. The position offers a platform for driving cost transformation and building compliance in a fast-paced commercial setting.