Strategic Procurement Director | Data-Driven Growth

BJF Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

33 days leave

Group Pension

Eye Test

Health Cash Plan

Remote GP Access

24/7 EAP

Gym discounts

Wellbeing program

Referral bonus

Job summary

BJF Group in Maidstone, Kent, seeks an experienced Procurement Director to lead our procurement and supply chain function. You will shape strategy, maximise value, strengthen supplier partnerships and support sustainable growth.

Lead strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and drive digital transformation with Power BI-driven insights, delivering measurable cost savings and improved performance across the business.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Strategic thinker with solid analytical and financial acumen.
• Experience with supplier performance management and cost savings.
• MCIPS qualified or equivalent desirable.
• 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 contracts that optimise value and mitigate risk.
• Drive digital transformation, including Power BI and procurement analytics.
• Oversee procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supply chain performance.
• Champion continuous improvement and sustainability across the business.
• Act as a key member of the Senior Management Team contributing to strategy.

Skills

Senior procurement leadership

Commercial negotiation

Analytical thinking

Data-driven procurement

Education

MCIPS qualification or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

BJF Group in Maidstone, Kent, seeks an experienced Procurement Director to lead our procurement and supply chain function. You will shape strategy, maximise value, strengthen supplier partnerships and support sustainable growth.

Lead strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier performance, negotiate contracts, and drive digital transformation with Power BI-driven insights, delivering measurable cost savings and improved performance across the business.