UK Procurement Leader — Live Events, Strategic Value

EquiTalent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EquiTalent is seeking a commercially focused Head of UK Procurement for a PE‑backed global live entertainment business based in London. The role requires 3 days per week in the office and leads procurement across the UK events portfolio.

You will manage circa 3,000 suppliers and £100m spend, driving cost efficiencies, governance and supplier relationships while supporting the wider value creation plan.

Qualifications

• Deep procurement expertise across temporary infrastructure, facilities management, production services, logistics and other operational services.
• Strong sourcing, supplier negotiation and contract management capabilities; hands-on involvement in day‑to‑day procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement‑led cost optimisation initiatives across the UK events portfolio, delivering sustainable savings across key spend categories.
• Manage sourcing, tendering and supplier negotiations across procurement categories and services.
• Partner with Event Directors, Operations and Finance to identify commercial opportunities and embed procurement best practices.
• Establish procurement governance, supplier risk management and commercial processes in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial business.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Job description

EquiTalent is seeking a commercially focused Head of UK Procurement for a PE‑backed global live entertainment business based in London. The role requires 3 days per week in the office and leads procurement across the UK events portfolio.

You will manage circa 3,000 suppliers and £100m spend, driving cost efficiencies, governance and supplier relationships while supporting the wider value creation plan.