Strategic Head of Procurement (MCIPS) - Flexible/Remote

TPP Recruitment Ltd; Hatching Green; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Fully remote considered

30 days annual leave

Pension contribution 10-15%

Life assurance (3x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Shopping discounts

Learning & wellbeing

Job summary

TPP Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead a high-value function within an established organisation. You will shape strategy, drive compliance and deliver cost savings across the procurement lifecycle.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Procurement, you will lead and develop the procurement team, manage tenders, enhance governance, and ensure best‑practice compliance while building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Qualifications

• MCIPS qualified (essential).
• Significant procurement leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, governance and tendering.
• Proven track record of delivering savings and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the procurement team, including line management of a Procurement Officer.
• Manage procurement and tendering activities.
• Enhance procurement policies, procedures and governance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and best practice.
• Deliver cost savings and value-for-money improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Provide expert procurement advice to stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Tendering

Governance

Job description

TPP Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead a high-value function within an established organisation. You will shape strategy, drive compliance and deliver cost savings across the procurement lifecycle.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Procurement, you will lead and develop the procurement team, manage tenders, enhance governance, and ensure best‑practice compliance while building strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.