Head of Procurement

Cedar; City Of London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead and shape the procurement function in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. This role offers a strategic opportunity to influence board-level decisions and optimize supplier relationships while managing a small team. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in procurement leadership.

Benefits

25% bonus

On-site perks (including breakfast)

Modern, design-led workplace

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement leadership roles.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Experience managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the procurement function across the business.
• Lead tenders, negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Develop board-level reporting on spend and savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Cedar City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Head of Procurement

Cedar City Of London, England, United Kingdom

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Head of Procurement - High-Growth, Entrepreneurial Environment
Location: Central London (4 days a week, non negotiable)
Salary: £95,000-£100,000 + 25% Bonus
Team: 2 Direct Reports (Procurement Manager & Buyer)
Reporting to: CFO

Summary

Head of Procurement - High-Growth, Entrepreneurial Environment
Location: Central London (4 days a week, non negotiable)
Salary: £95,000-£100,000 + 25% Bonus
Team: 2 Direct Reports (Procurement Manager & Buyer)
Reporting to: CFO

Summary

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic procurement leader to build and shape the procurement function in a business where the function is seen as commercially critical. This hands-on role offers a balance of strategic direction and delivery in a fast-paced, design-led and values-driven environment. You'll collaborate across the business as they go through a strategic transformational period - from Finance to Property - to optimise spend, improve supplier relationships and influence board-level decisions. Ideal for someone who wants to make a visible impact and grow a function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and evolve the procurement function across the business, from internal credibility to processes/systems
• Build and embed scalable processes and policies, with continuous improvement in mind
• Lead tenders, negotiations, and supplier selection across all indirect categories
• Drive savings, value creation, and robust supplier management
• Develop board-level reporting on spend, savings, pipeline and procurement performance
• Lead, coach, and support a small team through change and professional growth
• Collaborate with leaders to embed procurement into planning and decision-making
• Act as a business partner and internal consultant, educating stakeholders on procurement's value
• Support systems transformation and leverage tools like SAP and Salesforce from a procurement lens
  
  

Key Skills & Traits:

• Gravitas and strong communication - comfortable influencing leadership including the CEO, who you will work with closely
• Proven negotiation and commercial acumen - able to track and explain value delivery
• Hands-on and delivery-focused - equally strategic and operational
• Analytical and numerate - able to present data-driven insights clearly. The CEO is very data driven so will want to see reporting on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Change-oriented and proactive - thrives in evolving, growing environments
• Experience managing and developing a small team
• Knowledge of procurement systems and controls; SAP/Salesforce exposure a bonus
  
  

Why this role / What's in it for me?

• Build something lasting - you'll shape and embed a critical function from the ground up
• Transformation environment - an opportunity to join a transforming business in growth mode
• Visible impact - your work will be seen, valued, and drive measurable results
• Commercial leadership - work closely with the CFO, CEO and other senior leaders
• Culture - open, collaborative and fast-paced, with real investment in people and processes
• Growth potential - the business has ambitious plans, and procurement is central to delivery
• Benefits - 25% bonus, on-site perks (including breakfast!), and a modern, design-led workplace

Desired Skills and Experience

Head of Procurement - High-Growth, Entrepreneurial Environment
Location: Central London (4 days a week, non negotiable)
Salary: £95,000-£100,000 + 25% Bonus
Team: 2 Direct Reports (Procurement Manager & Buyer)
Reporting to: CFO

Summary
An exciting opportunity for a dynamic procurement leader to build and shape the procurement function in a business where the function is seen as commercially critical. This hands-on role offers a balance of strategic direction and delivery in a fast-paced, design-led and values-driven environment.
You'll collaborate across the business as they go through a strategic transformational period - from Finance to Property - to optimise spend, improve supplier relationships and influence board-level decisions. Ideal for someone who wants to make a visible impact and grow a function.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities:

* Own and evolve the procurement function across the business, from internal credibility to processes/systems
* Build and embed scalable processes and policies, with continuous improvement in mind
* Lead tenders, negotiations, and supplier selection across all indirect categories
* Drive savings, value creation, and robust supplier management
* Develop board-level reporting on spend, savings, pipeline and procurement performance
* Lead, coach, and support a small team through change and professional growth
* Collaborate with leaders to embed procurement into planning and decision-making
* Act as a business partner and internal consultant, educating stakeholders on procurement's value
* Support systems transformation and leverage tools like SAP and Salesforce from a procurement lens
________________________________________
Key Skills & Traits:

* Gravitas and strong communication - comfortable influencing leadership including the CEO, who you will work with closely
* Proven negotiation and commercial acumen - able to track and explain value delivery
* Hands-on and delivery-focused - equally strategic and operational
* Analytical and numerate - able to present data-driven insights clearly. The CEO is very data driven so will want to see reporting on a monthly/quarterly basis
* Change-oriented and proactive - thrives in evolving, growing environments
* Experience managing and developing a small team
* Knowledge of procurement systems and controls; SAP/Salesforce exposure a bonus
________________________________________
Why this role / What's in it for me?

* Build something lasting - you'll shape and embed a critical function from the ground up
* Transformation environment - an opportunity to join a transforming business in growth mode
* Visible impact - your work will be seen, valued, and drive measurable results
* Commercial leadership - work closely with the CFO, CEO and other senior leaders
* Culture - open, collaborative and fast-paced, with real investment in people and processes
* Growth potential - the business has ambitious plans, and procurement is central to delivery
* Benefits - 25% bonus, on-site perks (including breakfast!), and a modern, design-led workplace

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

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