Head of Procurement

Alexander Lloyd; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement & Supply Chain in Sussex. This senior leadership role involves setting strategies, managing teams, and ensuring cost-effective operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in procurement leadership, excellent negotiation skills, and experience in large international companies. Competitive salary and benefits are on offer, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to influence strategy

Career development

Qualifications

• Strong background in procurement and/or supply chain leadership.
• Experience in a large, complex or international business.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the procurement and supply chain teams.
• Set and deliver strategies to improve cost, quality, service, and sustainability.
• Manage key supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Oversee budgets, risk management, and compliance.
• Work with senior stakeholders to align supply chain and procurement with business objectives.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

CIPS or similar qualification

Job description

Overview

Title: Head of Procurement & Supply Chain
Location: Sussex
Salary: Competitive (DOE) + Benefits

We recruiting on behalf of a global business for an experienced Head of Procurement & Supply Chain. This senior leadership role will be responsible for setting strategy, managing teams, and ensuring efficient, cost-effective operations across procurement and supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the procurement and supply chain teams.
• Set and deliver strategies to improve cost, quality, service, and sustainability.
• Manage key supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Oversee budgets, risk management, and compliance.
• Work with senior stakeholders to align supply chain and procurement with business objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Strong background in procurement and/or supply chain leadership.
• Experience in a large, complex or international business.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree or equivalent qualification; CIPS or similar desirable.

What on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to influence strategy at a global level.
• Career development in a progressive business.

This role is highly confidential but if you would like to have a conversation about this role, please apply with your CV today.