Head of Procurement – Construction & MEP Leadership

Cedar Recruitment; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cedar Recruitment is seeking a Head of Procurement for a London-based, hybrid role with 3–4 days in the office. You will own and evolve the procurement function within a leading M&E engineering business, shaping strategy, building a high-performing team and delivering best-value purchasing.

You will lead supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies and ensure robust controls across complex construction and maintenance projects.

Formación

• Experience leading procurement in M&E, building services, construction or engineering sectors.
• Proven ability to deliver significant commercial savings in project-led or maintenance environments.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial awareness and supplier performance management.
• Ability to develop strategic supplier relationships and manage complex supply chains.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement the overall procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead and grow the procurement team; set objectives and drive results.
• Negotiate pricing, framework agreements and terms with key suppliers.
• Identify cost savings and procurement efficiencies across projects and maintenance.
• Manage complex supply chains for M&E installation, construction and maintenance.
• Support tenders for major projects and framework agreements.
• Ensure supplier onboarding, compliance and audit readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop procurement processes, controls and reporting for senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Leadership capability

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Procurement strategy

Supply chain management

Cost optimization

Tendering & framework agreements

Relationship building

Educación

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

CIPS Level 4 or above desirable

MCIPS membership advantageous

Descripción del empleo

Cedar Recruitment is seeking a Head of Procurement for a London-based, hybrid role with 3–4 days in the office. You will own and evolve the procurement function within a leading M&E engineering business, shaping strategy, building a high-performing team and delivering best-value purchasing.

You will lead supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies and ensure robust controls across complex construction and maintenance projects.