Procurement Director

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Northampton is seeking a Procurement Director to provide strategic leadership in procurement finance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will drive performance improvements and governance, integrate ESG principles, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £120,000 with a comprehensive benefits package, including a car allowance, private medical insurance, and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company sponsored pension scheme

Private medical & dental insurance

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and expertise in procurement and finance, including ERP systems.
• Proven leadership capabilities to manage teams through change effectively.
• Skillful in performance reporting and implementing procurement technology.
• Strong focus on ESG principles and sustainability in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement tools to optimise P2P processes and decision-making.
• Strengthen procurement governance and align with regulations.
• Develop KPIs to track procurement performance and sustainability.
• Lead cross-functional projects to drive innovation and capability-building.

Skills

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Financial governance

Stakeholder management

Financial modelling

Spend analytics

Education

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Finance/Accounting (CIMA or ACCA)

Job description

Are you ready to drive and lead the future of Procurement excellence? Ready to steer and positively impact procurement finance and operational excellence through strategic leadership? Passionate for change and implementation? GXO have just the role for you! We are currently seeking a forward thinking and driven leader as a Procurement Director based in our Lancaster House in Northampton, with travel. In role, you will provide strategic direction and be responsible for driving procurement performance and operational excellence. Reporting directly into Vice President - Procurement, you'll partner with procurement, finance, and category leadership teams, to ensure robust controls, process excellence, digital/automation transformation and business alignment.

Responsibilities

• Technology & Process Optimisation: Implement procurement tools (including spend analytics), optimise P2P processes, and introduce category-specific solutions to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency
• Governance & Compliance: Strengthen procurement governance through standardised processes, contract management systems, and alignment with internal policies and external regulations
• Performance & ESG Integration: Develop reporting frameworks and KPIs to track procurement performance, while embedding sustainability, ethical sourcing, and ESG principles into operations
• Collaboration & Innovation: Provide leadership on key projects, identifying risks and opportunities. Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Legal, Operations) for seamless execution, foster and drive innovation and capability-building initiatives

Qualifications

• Procurement & Financial Expertise: Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), contract lifecycle management, financial governance, and compliance, ensuring cost control and transparency. Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or Finance/Accounting such as CIMA or ACCA required
• Strategic Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to lead teams through change, manage stakeholders effectively, and align cross-functional objectives with long-term procurement strategies
• Analytical & Technology-Driven Mindset: Skilled in financial modelling, spend analytics, performance reporting, and implementing procurement technology roadmaps, including P2P optimisation
• ESG Integration & Sustainability Focus: Strong understanding of ESG principles and their application in procurement processes, supplier engagement, and reporting
• Personal Attributes: Highly adaptable, resilient, and results-driven, with exceptional communication, integrity, and a genuine passion for sustainability and team development

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

This is a full time, permanent position. You'll be working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. We're looking to offer a salary of up to GBP120,000 per annum, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes car allowance, a company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!