Strategic Head of Procurement & Supplier Innovation

United Utilities; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave package

Competitive pension scheme

Car cash allowance

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

A leading utilities company in Nottingham is seeking a Head of Procurement to manage a £300–£350 million spend portfolio. You will lead a talented team to influence environmental outcomes and operational performance. The role demands strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen, and stakeholder management. Experience in driving sustainability within supply chains is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a performance-related bonus and a generous leave package.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex, business-critical procurement categories.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in negotiation, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of procurement professionals and shape commercial strategy.
• Provide strategic leadership across market insights, sourcing, and collaboration.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Problem-solving

Education

Preferably degree educated with a relevant post-graduate qualification

Job description

A leading utilities company in Nottingham is seeking a Head of Procurement to manage a £300–£350 million spend portfolio. You will lead a talented team to influence environmental outcomes and operational performance. The role demands strategic thinking, strong commercial acumen, and stakeholder management. Experience in driving sustainability within supply chains is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a performance-related bonus and a generous leave package.