Head of Procurement Permanent

Head of Procurement – High-Growth, Entrepreneurial Environment
Location: Central London (4 days a week, non negotiable)
Salary: £95,000-£100,000 + 25% Bonus
Team: 2 Direct Reports (Procurement Manager & Buyer)
Reporting to: CFO

Summary

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic procurement leader to build and shape the procurement function in a business where the function is seen as commercially critical. This hands-on role offers a balance of strategic direction and delivery in a fast-paced, design-led and values-driven environment. You’ll collaborate across the business as they go through a strategic transformational period – from Finance to Property – to optimise spend, improve supplier relationships and influence board-level decisions. Ideal for someone who wants to make a visible impact and grow a function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and evolve the procurement function across the business, from internal credibility to processes/systems
• Build and embed scalable processes and policies, with continuous improvement in mind
• Lead tenders, negotiations, and supplier selection across all indirect categories
• Drive savings, value creation, and robust supplier management
• Develop board-level reporting on spend, savings, pipeline and procurement performance
• Lead, coach, and support a small team through change and professional growth
• Collaborate with leaders to embed procurement into planning and decision-making
• Act as a business partner and internal consultant, educating stakeholders on procurement’s value
• Support systems transformation and leverage tools like SAP and Salesforce from a procurement lens

Key Skills & Traits:

• Gravitas and strong communication – comfortable influencing leadership including the CEO, who you will work with closely
• Proven negotiation and commercial acumen – able to track and explain value delivery
• Hands-on and delivery-focused – equally strategic and operational
• Analytical and numerate – able to present data-driven insights clearly. The CEO is very data driven so will want to see reporting on a monthly/quarterly basis
• Change-oriented and proactive – thrives in evolving, growing environments
• Experience managing and developing a small team
• Knowledge of procurement systems and controls; SAP/Salesforce exposure a bonus

Why this role / What’s in it for me?

• Build something lasting – you’ll shape and embed a critical function from the ground up
• Transformation environment – an opportunity to join a transforming business in growth mode
• Visible impact – your work will be seen, valued, and drive measurable results
• Commercial leadership – work closely with the CFO, CEO and other senior leaders
• Culture – open, collaborative and fast-paced, with real investment in people and processes
• Growth potential – the business has ambitious plans, and procurement is central to delivery
• Benefits – 25% bonus, on-site perks (including breakfast!), and a modern, design-led workplace

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