Digital and Operations Procurement Director

GXO; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a driven Procurement Director in Northampton to provide strategic direction and drive procurement digital performance. This role includes implementing procurement tools, fostering collaboration, and enhancing governance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Procurement or Finance, alongside extensive experience in procurement and an understanding of ERP systems. A competitive salary of up to £120,000 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a car allowance and health insurance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Cashback cards

Saving scheme

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of ERP optimisation and contract lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to lead teams through digital change and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Skilled in AI enabled technology solutions and spend analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead, create and implement a digital strategy focused on AI road mapping.
• Implement leading procurement tools for P2P process improvement.
• Strengthen procurement governance through standardised processes.

Skills

Procurement & Financial Expertise

Strategic Leadership & Influence

Analytical & Technology-Driven Mindset

ESG Integration & Sustainability Focus

Personal Attributes

Education

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Finance/Accounting (CIMA or ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Ready to empower GXO by positively impacting digital transformation and operational procurement excellence through strategic leadership? Passionate for change and implementation? GXO have just the role for you!

We are currently seeking a forward‑thinking and driven leader as a Procurement Director based in our Lancaster House in Northampton (hybrid). In this role, you will provide strategic direction and be responsible for driving procurement digital performance and operational excellence. Reporting directly into Vice President – Procurement, you’ll partner with procurement, finance, and category leadership teams to ensure robust controls, optimised systems and alignment.

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £120,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes car allowance, a company‑sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £120,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes car allowance, a company‑sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead, create and implement a digital strategy, with a steered focus on AI road mapping. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and driving continuous improvements with core technology solutions & UX. Adopt strategies for value creation, embedding solutions and driving user adoption (ROI)
• Technology & Process Optimisation: Implement leading procurement tools, identify emerging technologies for P2P process improvement, and introduce category‑specific solutions to enhance decision‑making and operational efficiency
• Governance & Compliance: Strengthen procurement governance through standardised processes, contract management systems, and alignment with internal policies and external regulations
• Performance & ESG Integration: Develop reporting frameworks and KPIs to track procurement performance, while embedding sustainability, ethical sourcing, and ESG principles into operations
• Collaboration & Innovation: Provide leadership on key projects, identifying risks and opportunities. Partner with cross‑functional teams (Finance, IT, Legal, Operations) for seamless execution, foster and drive innovation and capability‑building initiatives

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Procurement & Financial Expertise: An understanding of how AI is transforming the procurement technology landscape, advanced knowledge of ERP optimisation (SAP, Oracle), contract lifecycle management, financial governance, and compliance, ensuring cost control and transparency. Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Finance/Accounting such as CIMA or ACCA required
• Strategic Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead teams through digital change, manage stakeholders effectively, and align cross‑functional objectives with long‑term procurement strategies
• Analytical & Technology‑Driven Mindset: Skilled in AI enabled technology solutions, spend analytics, performance reporting, and implementing procurement technology roadmaps, including P2P optimisation
• ESG Integration & Sustainability Focus: Strong understanding of ESG principles and their application in procurement processes, supplier engagement, and reporting
• Personal Attributes: Highly adaptable, resilient, and results‑driven, with exceptional communication, integrity, and a genuine passion for sustainability and team development

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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