Head of Procurement

Thalia Waste Management; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thalia Waste Management seeks a Head of Procurement to lead their procurement strategy and optimize supply chain operations. This mid-senior level full-time role involves significant travel and aims to enhance supplier relationships while delivering measurable procurement savings. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement, particularly within waste management or industrial sectors.

Benefits

Entry into Company bonus scheme - up to 20%

Contributory pension up to 8%

Private medical cover (family)

Company car or car allowance (£683 per month)

25 days annual leave

Annual opportunity to buy additional annual leave (up to 5 days)

Life assurance: 4 x annual salary

Flexible benefits through Bravo Benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior procurement or supply chain leadership role.
• Sector knowledge in Waste Management or Industrial environments.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering procurement-led cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Procurement Strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Drive commercial value and efficiencies in procurement activities.

Skills

Strategic planning

Commercial acumen

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

Degree in Business or related discipline

Membership of CIPS or CILT

Job description

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The Head of Procurement is responsible for developing and leading a robust and sustainable procurement strategy that aligns with Thalia Waste Management’s business goals. This role will drive commercial value, optimise supply chain operations, and ensure cost-effective procurement across the organisation. Working as a strategic partner to the operational and commercial teams, the postholder will lead on supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, and the delivery of measurable efficiency and savings.

This role will require regular and frequent travel across our 4 core locations: North Yorkshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and the Isle of wight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Procurement Strategy and roadmap aligned to Thalia’s corporate objectives.
• Create and manage an annual Procurement Business Plan with clearly defined milestones and KPIs.
• Partner with Operational Teams to implement the strategy effectively and embed best procurement practice.
• Continuously enhance procurement and supply chain processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Act as the key interface between Thalia and its supplier base, ensuring professional and compliant relationship management.
• Define, agree and oversee compliance with supplier evaluation and selection criteria, ensuring consistency across the business.
• Lead robust contract negotiations and establish commercially viable supplier agreements.
• Maintain strong supplier partnerships to drive value, service excellence, and innovation.
• Provide market insight and updates on procurement and supply chain best practice.
• Oversee management of waste recovery off takers, ensuring commercial optimisation and sustainability of solutions.

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

• Degree in Business or related discipline (desirable)
• Membership of CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport) (desirable)

Skills & Knowledge

• Strategic planning and procurement leadership
• Strong commercial acumen and risk management capability
• Skilled in supplier negotiation and contract management
• Proficient in stakeholder engagement and collaborative working
• Proven ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across multiple levels

Experience

• Significant experience in a senior procurement or supply chain leadership role
• Sector knowledge ideally within Waste Management, Industrial, or Manufacturing environments
• Demonstrable track record of delivering procurement-led cost savings
• Experience of managing complex tendering processes and contract law application
• Confident managing suppliers for both products and waste recovery services
• History of building ethical, transparent, and effective supplier relationships
• Demonstrates high-impact leadership with a focus on team and individual development
• Contributes to and shapes wider business strategy
• Builds a collaborative, cross-functional culture
• Champions inclusive working practices across the organisation
• Results-driven, self-motivated, and committed to continuous improvement
• Prioritises service excellence and operational efficiency
• Engages meaningfully with both internal stakeholders and external partners
• Understands and delivers on the definition of customer value
• Entry into Company bonus scheme - up to 20%
• Contributory pension up to 8%
• Private medical cover (family)
• Company car or car allowance (£683 per month)
• 25 days annual leave
• Annual opportunity to buy additional annual leave (up to 5 days)
• Life assurance: 4 x annual salary
• Flexible benefits: Access to a wide range of flexible benefits through Bravo Benefits, allowing you to tailor your package to suit your individual needs, including health, wellbeing, and lifestyle options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

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