Strategic Head of Procurement, PMO & Governance

Itchy Feet; Jersey Marine; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchy Feet is seeking a Head of Procurement, PMO and Governance to steer integrated procurement, project governance, and portfolio oversight across the business. You will lead the Procurement Manager and PMO Manager, set strategic direction, and advise the CFO and executives on commercial value and investment governance.

You will manage supplier risk, drive value, ensure due diligence, and align policy with Group and jurisdictional requirements while inspiring a high-performing team in a

Qualifications

• Senior leader with procurement or governance background.
• Experience overseeing procurement portfolios.
• Strong commercial and financial decision-making skills.
• Ability to advise executives and implement governance across programs.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated procurement, PMO, and governance strategy.
• Translate strategy into annual priorities and KPIs.
• Advise CFO and exec team on value, priorities, and governance risks.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve outcomes.
• Lead and develop the Procurement Manager and PMO Manager.
• Oversee procurement policy, sourcing decisions, and contract management.
• Monitor supplier procurement ops, due diligence, and negotiations.
• Oversee property portfolio activities and resource alignment.
• Ensure governance framework, capital allocation, and investment prioritisation.

Skills

Senior procurement experience

Project governance

Commercial & financial acumen

Portfolio governance oversight

Supplier risk management

Advising senior leaders

Leadership & communication

Microsoft 365

Procurement systems

Education

CIPS

APM

PRINCE2

PMP

Tools

Microsoft 365

Procurement software

Job description

Itchy Feet is seeking a Head of Procurement, PMO and Governance to steer integrated procurement, project governance, and portfolio oversight across the business. You will lead the Procurement Manager and PMO Manager, set strategic direction, and advise the CFO and executives on commercial value and investment governance.

You will manage supplier risk, drive value, ensure due diligence, and align policy with Group and jurisdictional requirements while inspiring a high-performing team in a