Chief Procurement & Supply Chain Leader

Gatwick Airport Limited; Crawley Down; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

High street discounts

Discounted rail and bus travel

Free staff parking

Job summary

Gatwick Airport Limited seeks a Head of Procurement to transform and lead a strategic, value-creating procurement function across capital and operational spend, responsible for substantial annual third-party expenditure. You will shape long-term strategies, governance and supplier relationships while leading a team of around 16 FTE in a hybrid office setup at Crawley.

Reporting to the Deputy CFO, the role emphasizes collaboration with executive leadership, delivering measurable value, risk

Qualifications

• A strong track record in large, complex operational environments, with demonstratable experience of developing and implementing strategic procurement and delivery frameworks/ models.
• Deep experience leading category strategy, sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management across operational procurement.
• Deep experience leading procurement of significant capital works across diverse capital portfolios (>£200m pa) as well as major projects (>£100m in value).
• Proven ability to drive value for money, cost optimisation and measurable commercial outcomes.
• Experience working with senior leaders, shaping strategy and supporting capital, operational procurement and operational delivery.
• Strong people leadership credentials, with the ability to build capability, motivate teams and create clear development pathways.
• Chartered membership of CIPS, RICS or similar (highly desirable)
• Proven procurement and supply chain leadership across complex operational and capital settings (desirable)
• Extensive demonstrable technical knowledge of both operational and capital procurement best practice.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset, with clear experience of driving change to improve business outcomes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term Procurement and Supply Chain Strategy aligned with Gatwick's corporate objectives.
• Lead the integration and development of a unified Procurement function across capital and operational spend categories.
• Build category strategies that maximise value for money, drive efficiency and support business performance.
• Strengthen governance, assurance and procurement compliance while simplifying processes and improving the user experience.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships that drive innovation, resilience, sustainability and long-term value and ensure we are seen as a customer of choice in the market.
• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing Procurement team with clear career pathways and strong commercial capability.
• Represent Gatwick externally with suppliers, industry bodies and strategic partners, influencing market practice and strengthening the airport's commercial position.
• Work collaboratively across the VINCI Airports, GIP businesses and regional airport network to identify opportunities for procurement optimisation, innovation and value creation.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Capex procurement

Category strategy

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Education

Chartered membership of CIPS or RICS (desirable)

Job description

Gatwick Airport Limited seeks a Head of Procurement to transform and lead a strategic, value-creating procurement function across capital and operational spend, responsible for substantial annual third-party expenditure. You will shape long-term strategies, governance and supplier relationships while leading a team of around 16 FTE in a hybrid office setup at Crawley.

Reporting to the Deputy CFO, the role emphasizes collaboration with executive leadership, delivering measurable value, risk