Procurement & Category Strategy Leader

AWD online; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD online in Plymouth, Devon, seeks a Head of Procurement to lead category strategy, sourcing, contracting and supplier management, aligning with business priorities.

You will influence procurement strategy across direct spend, build capability, manage a high-performing team, and collaborate with engineering, planning, logistics and finance to deliver measurable savings and resilient supply.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in category management within manufacturing or engineering services.
• Proven ability to deliver value across direct spend and supplier management.
• Strong commercial and contract acumen with data-led decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy, sourcing and supplier management to deliver savings.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, planning and finance to align priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Commercial acumen

Change management

Education

CIPS qualification

Business or engineering degree

Tools

ERP

Source-to-Pay software

Job description

AWD online in Plymouth, Devon, seeks a Head of Procurement to lead category strategy, sourcing, contracting and supplier management, aligning with business priorities.

You will influence procurement strategy across direct spend, build capability, manage a high-performing team, and collaborate with engineering, planning, logistics and finance to deliver measurable savings and resilient supply.