Procurement Director: Strategic, Data-Driven Leader

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 33 days

Group Pension Scheme

Free Eyesight test

Health Cash Plan

Remote GP Access

EAP Service

Discounted Gym Membership

Better BJF Initiative

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

BJF Group in Maidstone, Kent, seeks a Procurement Director to lead the Procurement and Supply Chain function, developing strategies that maximise value and strengthen supplier partnerships. You will drive strategic sourcing, category management, negotiations, and supplier relationship programmes, with analytics and Power BI playing a key role in data-driven insights.

This senior role sits on the Senior Management Team, offering a chance to shape sustainable growth and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Strategic thinker with analytical and financial acumen.
• Experience with supplier performance management and delivering cost savings.
• Experience with Power BI and data-driven procurement insights advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Procurement and Supply Chain team.
• Deliver strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship programmes.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts that optimise value and mitigate risk.
• Drive innovation and digital transformation, including the use of Power BI and procurement analytics.
• Oversee procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supply chain performance.
• Champion continuous improvement, sustainability, and best practice across the business.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic negotiation

Contract management

Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Job description

BJF Group in Maidstone, Kent, seeks a Procurement Director to lead the Procurement and Supply Chain function, developing strategies that maximise value and strengthen supplier partnerships. You will drive strategic sourcing, category management, negotiations, and supplier relationship programmes, with analytics and Power BI playing a key role in data-driven insights.

This senior role sits on the Senior Management Team, offering a chance to shape sustainable growth and drive continuous