Director of Procurement & Property Transformation

Cancer Research UK (CRUK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

30 days annual leave + holidays

Pension contribution up to 12%

Wellbeing support & EAP

Job summary

Cancer Research UK in London seeks a Director of Procurement & Property to lead a national, multi-site function spanning procurement, property, estates and capital projects. You will drive transformation, modernise operations and shape the long-term footprint of a £700m income organisation.

Reporting to the CFO, you will influence executive committees, build data‑driven governance, strengthen supplier partnerships and embed sustainability across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading large-scale commercial transformation programmes.
• Experience in complex, multi-site organisations.
• Strong expertise in category management and supplier relationships.
• Experience with procurement technology and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated procurement and property strategy across a national footprint.
• Drive procurement transformation with improved category management and governance.
• Evaluate and implement future procurement systems and digital capabilities.
• Consolidate and optimise supplier base while strengthening strategic partnerships.
• Create a data-driven, commercially focused procurement function.
• Support evolution of property strategy and retail/estate transformation.
• Provide expert advice to executive leadership, boards and committees.
• Embed sustainability and social value across the supply chain.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Change programmes

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Cancer Research UK in London seeks a Director of Procurement & Property to lead a national, multi-site function spanning procurement, property, estates and capital projects. You will drive transformation, modernise operations and shape the long-term footprint of a £700m income organisation.

Reporting to the CFO, you will influence executive committees, build data‑driven governance, strengthen supplier partnerships and embed sustainability across the supply chain.