Head of Procurement

Medlock Partners; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services recruitment specialist in Manchester is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead strategic initiatives that drive commercial value within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement management, negotiation skills, and the ability to lead teams through transformational change. This full-time, office-based role offers a competitive salary of £80-100,000 and focuses on developing strong supplier partnerships and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a procurement leader with strategic capabilities.
• Skilled in commercial agreement negotiations and vendor management.
• Ability to lead teams through transitions with effective governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy.
• Achieve commercial gains through supplier negotiations.
• Provide leadership to the procurement team and embed strong governance.
• Identify opportunities for savings and improved supplier contributions.
• Establish and maintain solid supplier relationships with robust contracts.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial risk management

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Head of Procurement

Permanent

£80-100,000

Full time - ( Office based)

Our client is progressing into the next stage of its cost-efficiency agenda, and are looking for a seasoned procurement leader to guide the function through a focused period of change, capability uplift, and measurable delivery.

This position calls for someone who can operate confidently at a strategic level while remaining hands‑on with the operational realities of sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.

Working in close partnership with Finance, Legal, and senior executives, the successful candidate will position procurement as a core driver of commercial value, cost discipline, and robust governance across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Shape and implement a procurement strategy for the entire group, ensuring it underpins the organisation’s broader transformation and long‑term cost objectives.
• Achieve clear commercial gains through effective category strategies, supplier negotiations, and ongoing performance oversight.
• Provide decisive, practical leadership to the procurement team, embedding governance, processes, and tools that support the organisation’s transformation agenda.
• Collaborate with leaders across the business to uncover opportunities for savings, improved supplier contribution, and reduced commercial risk.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, supported by well‑structured contracts and high performance expectations.
• Take accountability for all significant procurement activity, ensuring transparent decision‑making, regulatory compliance, and strong financial controls.
• Work closely with Finance and Legal to reinforce procurement's end‑to‑end governance framework and ensure alignment with corporate priorities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through regular performance evaluation, external benchmarking, and development of capability within the function.

About you

• A proven procurement leader experienced in shaping and delivering organisation‑wide strategies.
• Skilled in negotiating commercial agreements and driving value through structured sourcing and vendor management.
• Confident in leading teams through change, with a focus on building effective processes, governance, and systems.
• Comfortable partnering with senior stakeholders to influence decisions, manage risk, and unlock cost and value opportunities.
• Adept at developing strong supplier relationships grounded in accountability and mutual performance.
• Experienced in overseeing complex procurement portfolios with high levels of transparency and fiscal discipline.
• Able to work collaboratively with Finance and Legal teams to establish consistent standards and controls.
• Committed to ongoing improvement and raising the capability of the procurement function.

If you are interested in this position and you feel that your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Andrew Davison.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.