Head of Procurement

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Procurement to shape and build the procurement function in a high-growth environment. This role balances strategic direction with hands-on delivery, requiring strong communication and negotiation skills. You'll collaborate with senior leaders to optimize spend and improve supplier relationships, making a visible impact in a dynamic, design-led workplace.

Benefits

25% bonus

On-site perks including breakfast

Modern, design-led workplace

Qualifications

• Experience managing and developing a small team.
• Proven negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Hands-on and delivery-focused with strategic capabilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Leadership

Change-oriented

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

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