Head Of Procurement - Fortescue Zero

Fortescue; Harwell; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Zero in Kidlington, England, seeks a Head of Procurement to shape global contracts and procurement for a fast-growing technology business.

You will lead a global team, develop strategy, manage supplier relationships, negotiate complex contracts, and drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, governance and performance.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in procurement, supply chain or related functions within heavy industry or defence sectors.
• Experience building or transforming procurement capability in growth-oriented organisations.
• Proven track record of complex supplier negotiations and commercial decision-making.
• Experience managing supplier, cost, delivery and contract risk.
• Credible with executives, able to influence C-suite and Board audiences.
• Experience with procurement technology platforms; professional qualifications valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead Fortescue Zero's global procurement function and set strategic direction.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned to product and programme needs.
• Lead supplier relationships and complex negotiations to optimize cost, quality and delivery.
• Oversee procurement governance across major programmes and mitigate risks.
• Drive improvements in procurement systems, data, analytics and processes.
• Provide commercial leadership to programmes and the Board to support growth.

Skills

Senior leadership

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Education

Relevant degree-level qualification

Job description

Head of Procurement - Fortescue Zero Fortescue Kidlington, ENG, GB

The Power of Now

Fortescue Zero is at the forefront of advanced engineering and technology, developing high-voltage power systems, advanced battery software and electrification solutions for some of the world's most demanding applications.

Our technology and engineering expertise extends across heavy industry, defense and elite motorsport, with involvement in global championships including Formula 1, Formula E, IMSA and the World Endurance Championship.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to help shape the contract and procurement capability that will support Fortescue Zero as it continues to innovate, grow and scale.

About the role

This role will lead the contracts and procurement function across Fortescue Zero, shaping the capability, supplier landscape and sourcing strategies required to support a fast-growing technology business.

This is an opportunity to build and transform capability, leading a global team and working across a broad supplier network. You will have significant influence over how Fortescue Zero sources, negotiates and delivers the parts, goods and services required by our product and programme teams.

The role requires strategic procurement leadership with hands-on commercial judgement, you will help the business scale while improving cost, quality, delivery, governance, and supplier performance.

What you will do

• Lead the strategic direction and performance of Fortescue Zero's global procurement function, building the capability required to support a rapidly evolving technology business
• Develop and execute procurement, sourcing, category, and supplier strategies aligned to current and future product and programme requirements
• Lead key supplier relationships and complex commercial negotiations, ensuring the right outcomes across cost, quality, delivery, and risk
• Oversee procurement performance and governance across major programmes, proactively managing supplier, commercial, quality, and schedule risks
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement systems, data, analytics, and processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and decision-making
• Provide trusted commercial and procurement leadership to program and group levels, executives and the Board, supporting strategic decisions and business growth

About you

• Significant senior leadership experience across procurement, supply chain, commercial or related functions within the automotive, mining, industrial, heavy engineering, defence, aerospace or a related sector
• Have led large teams and substantial purchasing portfolios, with proven ability to build, scale or transform procurement capability within a growth-oriented, dynamic organisation
• Strong track record of complex supplier negotiations, commercial decision-making, program sourcing strategies, and supplier management
• Strong commercial judgement and experience managing supplier, contractual, cost, delivery, and business risk
• Credibility operating at executive level, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present effectively to C-suite and Board audiences
• Relevant degree-level qualification, with experience of procurement technology platforms and professional procurement qualifications highly regarded

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.