Head of Procurement

Morgan Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Procurement Professional to head the UK Procurement Function for a globally renowned humanitarian aid charity. The role involves leading a team, driving sustainability, and shaping procurement practices. Ideal candidates have senior procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to ethical sourcing. This position offers a hybrid working model with a dynamic team environment in London.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + public holidays

10% employer pension contribution

Group Life Assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to confidential 24/7 support services

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and creating value.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the UK Procurement Function.
• Oversee annual spend and influence procurement value.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure procurement is a trusted partner.

Skills

Senior procurement experience

Strong knowledge of indirect procurement categories

Collaborative approach

Experience in embedding procurement practices

Commitment to sustainability and ethical procurement

CIPS qualification (Level 5 or above)

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

An outstanding opportunity for an established Procurement Professional to lead and develop the UK Procurement Function of a globally renowned Humanitarian Aid Charity.

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organisation. It provides lifesaving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to vulnerable and excluded communities in more than 70 countries around the world. As an independent organisation, MSF delivers care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.

The UK team operates out of centrally located offices in Aldgate in East London (less than 10 minutes-walk from Aldgate East). It is a vibrant and modern team environment, with an expectation that colleagues come into the office 2 days a week. Wednesday is the core ‘Community Day’ for all staff and includes an all-hands staff meeting and free community lunch available for everyone each week.

This is a brand-new Head of Procurement position and we’re looking for a collaborative and strategic Procurement Leader to shape the future of procurement at MSF UK.

Role highlights

• Lead with purpose – bring procurement in-house and build a central function that champions best practice, compliance, and ethical sourcing.
• Drive real impact – oversee £19m of annual spend and influence how MSF UK delivers value, sustainability, and innovation.
• Work across sectors – collaborate with fundraising, operations, legal, IT, and more, ensuring procurement is seen as a trusted partner.
• Grow and develop – lead the function, coach and mentor colleagues across the organisation, and embed a culture of strong, values-driven procurement.

Who we’re looking for

You don’t necessarily need to have worked in the charity sector before – what matters is your ability to bring others with you and deliver smart, sustainable procurement outcomes. You will also be someone who cares about people, embraces change with confidence and enthusiasm, is reflective, open to giving and receiving feedback, and committed to ongoing growth and development.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Senior procurement experience, with a proven track record of delivering cost savings and creating value.
• Strong knowledge of indirect procurement categories, including experience in reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts.
• A collaborative approach, with excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Experience embedding procurement practices within complex or decentralised organisations.
• A strong commitment to sustainability and ethical procurement, with experience delivering against organisational goals.
• CIPS qualification (Level 5 or above), or equivalent experience.

What MSF UK offers

• 28 days’ annual leave + public holidays.
• 10% employer pension contribution (after 3 months).
• Group Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Cycle to Work Scheme or Bike Loan.
• Access to confidential 24/7 support services.

Working arrangement

MSF UK operates a flexible hybrid working model, with a vibrant London office as your base and plenty of opportunities to connect beyond the day-to-day. From team socials and coffee (and cake!) catch-ups to a running club, softball team, craft club, choir, and reflections group, you’ll find a welcoming community where you can bring your whole self to work and be part of something bigger.

Inclusion & Accessibility

MSF UK is a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven organisation that welcomes applications from across all sectors. MSF UK recognises that great candidates bring different backgrounds and experiences, and the organisation is committed to ensuring everyone feels supported throughout the recruitment process.

This campaign is being managed exclusively by Morgan Law, who are proud to be partnering with MSF UK to deliver an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to help.

Please note: all applications must be submitted via Morgan Law. CVs sent directly to MSF UK will not be considered.