Head of Procurement

Procurement Heads; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization based in London is seeking a Head of Procurement to build and lead a group-wide procurement function. The role focuses on unifying decentralized procurement and optimizing supplier relationships across various categories, particularly IT and marketing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in indirect procurement, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a strategic mindset. Competitive compensation package with hybrid working.

Benefits

Free lunches prepared by professional chefs

Subsidised breakfasts

Beautiful offices

High-performing culture

Qualifications

• Experienced procurement professional comfortable operating strategically and at ground level.
• History of working in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments.
• Proven experience across multiple indirect procurement categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a global procurement strategy.
• Conduct a diagnostic of current procurement activity.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Implement consistency and value frameworks.
• Deliver cost savings and optimise supplier relationships.
• Manage a small team of procurement analysts.

Skills

Indirect procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Transformation project experience

Commercial acumen

Job description

Head of Procurement – Global Commercial Organisation

Location: London (Hybrid – 4 days in office/travel expected)

Salary: £100,000 – £120,000 + Bonus + Pension at 10% + PMI

About the Company

Procurement Heads have partnered with a highly respected, long-established global business operating across 20+ countries with nearly 70 offices worldwide. Headquartered in London, this organisation is a market leader in its sector, known for its innovation, commercial strength, and people-first culture. The company is complex, dynamic, and growing. It combines deep industry expertise with cutting-edge digital platforms and a strong reputation for excellence. The culture is collaborative and relationship-driven. Employees are well looked after, with beautiful offices and a genuine focus on wellbeing and long-term career development.

The Head of Procurement opportunity

This is a newly created role offering the chance to build and lead a group-wide procurement function from the ground up. Historically, procurement has been decentralised, with pockets of spend managed independently across business units. This role will unify and professionalise procurement across all indirect categories, with a particular focus on IT (hardware/software), marketing, HR. You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment, with the opportunity to shape strategy, implement best practices, and deliver tangible commercial value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a global procurement strategy across all business units.
• Conduct a full diagnostic of current procurement activity and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the organisation.
• Implement frameworks, processes, and governance to drive consistency and value.
• Deliver cost savings, optimise supplier relationships, and improve procurement outcomes.
• Manage and develop a small London-based team of procurement analysts.

Head of Procurement requirements:

You’re an experienced procurement professional who thrives in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments. You’re equally comfortable operating at strategic level and rolling up your sleeves to get things done.

• Proven experience in indirect procurement across multiple categories.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• A pragmatic, collaborative approach to change management.
• Experience building procurement functions or leading transformation projects.
• Commercial acumen and a value-add mindset (not just cost-cutting).
• Ideally, experience in mid-sized commercial organisations

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary: £100,000 – £120,000 (DOE)
• Bonus: Discretionary, performance-based
• Private Medical & Dental
• Pension: 5% Employee, 10% Employer
• Annual Leave: 25 days + public holidays
• Perks: Free lunches prepared by professional chefs, subsidised breakfasts, beautiful offices, and a supportive, high-performing culture.