Procurement Director - Consultancy

1st Executive Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy in the UK seeks a Director to lead complex programmes across various sectors. You will oversee procurement strategies, build client relationships, and drive business development. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in strategic procurement, exceptional leadership skills, and a strong commercial acumen, contributing to a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading strategic procurement and commercial activity.
• Strong track record delivering end-to-end procurement in relevant sectors.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value client portfolios across complex programmes.
• Set and oversee procurement strategies influencing senior decision-making.
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients and act as a key advisor.

Skills

Strategic direction

Procurement and commercial strategies

Stakeholder management

Business development

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Security Clearance (SC)

Job description

Location: Anywhere in UK

Our client is seeking a Director to join their growing procurement and contract advisory practice, leading complex programmes across infrastructure, defence, energy and the wider built environment. This senior role sits below Partner and offers the opportunity to shape service lines, lead major client portfolios and support the continued expansion of a high-growth consultancy.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Lead high-value client portfolios and provide strategic direction across complex, multi-year programmes.
• Set and oversee procurement and commercial strategies that influence senior leadership decision-making.
• Provide senior leadership across end-to-end procurement delivery, including tendering, evaluation and negotiation.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior clients, acting as a key advisor.
• Lead and develop teams across multiple disciplines to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Drive business development activity, shaping propositions and leading major bids.
• Contribute to the growth and evolution of the procurement and contract advisory service.
• Significant experience leading strategic procurement and commercial activity on major programmes.
• Strong track record delivering complex, end-to-end procurement within infrastructure, defence or similar environments.
• Proven ability to lead and grow high-performing teams.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills at senior levels.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills and market insight.
• Experience supporting business development and winning new work.
• Confident operating in a high-growth consultancy with multiple priorities.
• Security Clearance (SC) is advantageous, though not required