Head of Procurement & Source-to-Pay Leader

Donkey Sanctuary; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Life assurance 2 x annual salary

31 days holiday (pro rata)

Job summary

Donkey Sanctuary invites applications for Head of Procurement (Head of Source-to-Pay) based in Devon with hybrid working. The role leads Procurement and Accounts Payable, ensuring ethical sourcing, value for money and strong financial controls across the charity, with a focus on strategy and supplier relationships.

36 5-hour week role, salary 69,960 GBP per annum, permanent contract; close date 6 December 2026.

Qualifications

• MCIPS qualified (or equivalent professional experience).
• Experience leading procurement within a complex and/or multi-site organisation.
• Experience developing and delivering procurement and supplier management strategies.
• Strong understanding of Source-to-Pay processes, governance and financial controls.
• Experience leading Accounts Payable or a comparable transactional finance function.
• Proven track record of leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead Procurement and Accounts Payable across the charity, ensuring value for money and strong financial controls.
• Develop and implement the Source-to-Pay strategy, supporting value for money, sustainability and risk management.
• Act as the process owner for Source-to-Pay governance with effective policies and control frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, audit and internal controls requirements.
• Provide strategic oversight of Accounts Payable, ensuring invoices, expenses and payments meet controls and service standards.
• Use data and performance information to identify efficiency improvements across Source-to-Pay.
• Lead, motivate, develop and support Procurement and Accounts Payable teams to create a high-performing culture.

Skills

MCIPS qualified

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Source-to-Pay processes

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Donkey Sanctuary invites applications for Head of Procurement (Head of Source-to-Pay) based in Devon with hybrid working. The role leads Procurement and Accounts Payable, ensuring ethical sourcing, value for money and strong financial controls across the charity, with a focus on strategy and supplier relationships.

36 5-hour week role, salary 69,960 GBP per annum, permanent contract; close date 6 December 2026.