General Manager Procurement

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining, oil & gas, and infrastructure industries seeks a Procurement & Operations Director for a strategic leadership role based in West Sussex. This full-time position involves driving operational excellence, managing supplier relationships, and leading multi-disciplinary teams, with opportunities for international travel. Ideal for a seasoned leader with a strong commercial mindset looking to join a values-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience at Director level within procurement, operations, or supply chain.
• Experience in Oil&Gas, Mining, or Infrastructure industries.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic international environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams across procurement and project delivery.
• Drive operational efficiency and manage supplier relationships.
• Set and monitor KPIs and customer conversion metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement & Operations Director

Location: West Sussex | UK-based with some international travel

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | Office based

Industry: Mining, Oil&Gas and Infrastructure

I'm working exclusively to recruit a highly experienced Procurement & Operations Director for a strategic leadership role with responsibility across procurement, supply chain, commercial delivery, operations and project execution — with a focus on international markets and long-term growth.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will play a key role on the Senior Management Team, driving operational excellence and ensuring cross-functional performance across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams across procurement, supply chain, and project delivery
• Drive operational efficiency, profitability, and process improvement
• Manage relationships with suppliers, partners, and key clients internationally
• Oversee UK Export Finance (UKEF) / ECA applications and ensure compliance throughout
• Set and monitor KPIs, customer conversion metrics, and margin performance
• Lead on sourcing strategy, tenders, quotations, and pricing approvals
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless operations
• Represent the business at executive level with external stakeholders
• Support business expansion through occasional international travel

• Who I’m Looking For:

  • Proven leadership experience at Director level within procurement, operations, or supply chain
  • Experience working in at least one of the following industries - Oil&Gas, Mining or Infrastructure. Exposure across all would be desirable.
  • Strong commercial acumen and a strategic, growth-focused mindset
  • Effective communicator and stakeholder manager
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and mentor teams
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced, dynamic, international environment
  • Experience with UKEF or export finance processes is highly desirable
  • Experience working on projects in Europe, Middle East and Africa is desirable.

  This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior operator looking to take ownership of a complex, globally focused role within a values-led organisation. This role is a full time office based role in West Sussex so please only apply if this is commutable or if you are happy to relocate.

  Interested?

  Apply below or send me a direct message to share your CV confidentially to [e-mail]