Global Head of Enterprise Technology Procurement

dentsu; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Dentsu in London is seeking a Head of Procurement – Enterprise Technology to lead global category strategies and supplier relationships. This permanent, hybrid role reports to the Global Procurement Director and requires strategic thinking, senior stakeholder engagement, and strong contracting know-how.

You will build procurement programs, manage a team, and drive value through risk mitigation and innovative supplier partnerships while aligning with dentsu’s growth agenda.

Qualifications

• Evidenced senior Procurement experience.
• Strategic category management experience.
• End to end knowledge with demonstrated delivery against the strategic sourcing process.
• Strong understanding of and experience with technology procurement.
• Works well with others – excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of contractual law.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with goals, focusing on value realization and risk mitigation.
• Cultivate relationships with senior internal stakeholders across dentsu, demonstrating the value Procurement brings.
• Collaborate with the wider global Procurement community to leverage spend opportunities and share best practice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, compliance with contractual terms and driving innovation.
• Effectively manage and lead a team, responsible for personal development of individuals, resourcing and work prioritisation.
• Manage and/or oversee business critical, high risk and/or high complex contracts.

Skills

Senior procurement experience

Strategic category management

End-to-end procurement process

Technology procurement

Verbal and written communication

Contract law knowledge

Job description

Dentsu in London is seeking a Head of Procurement – Enterprise Technology to lead global category strategies and supplier relationships. This permanent, hybrid role reports to the Global Procurement Director and requires strategic thinking, senior stakeholder engagement, and strong contracting know-how.

You will build procurement programs, manage a team, and drive value through risk mitigation and innovative supplier partnerships while aligning with dentsu’s growth agenda.