About this role
A well-established not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to join on a maternity cover contract. Leading a recently established function, you'll build on strong foundations, drive continuous improvement, and enhance procurement capability, supplier management, and commercial best practice across the organisation.
Client Details
Our client is a purpose-led organisation operating within the creative sector, supporting a large network of members and stakeholders across the UK and internationally. The organisation combines commercial expertise with a strong social purpose, investing in technology, innovation and operational excellence to deliver value to those it serves.
Description
As Head of Procurement, you will
- Lead and develop the procurement function, providing strategic direction and oversight.
- Drive procurement best practice, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead complex procurement and sourcing activities, with a particular focus on IT and digital services.
- Manage strategic supplier relationships and contract performance.
- Support the ongoing development and optimisation of procurement systems, including Atamis.
- Deliver commercial value, cost efficiencies, and risk mitigation across the organisation.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to influence commercial decision-making and procurement strategy.
- Ensure compliance with relevant procurement legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.
Profile
A successful Head Of Procurement should have:
- Proven experience operating in a senior procurement leadership role.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering value, cost savings, and supplier performance improvements.
- Significant experience in IT and Digital procurement, including software, SaaS, technology, and professional services contracts.
- Experience leading and developing procurement teams.
- Strong contract management and supplier relationship management expertise.
- Experience driving procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across the business.
- Experience implementing or using Atamis.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
Job Offer
- Fixed-term contract for 12 months.
- Based in London.
- Salary of £80,000.
- Hybrid working- 2 days on-site in London