Head of Procurement

Are you an MCIPS-qualified procurement leader looking to shape strategy, drive compliance and deliver real organisational impact?

Do you have the expertise to lead high-value procurement activity while building trusted relationships with stakeholders and suppliers?
 
Flexible Hybrid Working | Fully Remote Considered | Permanent or Interim
 
TPP is recruiting on behalf of an established organisation seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead and develop its procurement function.
 
What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £72,727
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 3 additional Christmas closure days
• Employer pension contribution of 10-15%
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Fully remote working considered
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping discounts
• Strong commitment to learning, development and wellbeing

 
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Procurement, you will lead the procurement function, ensuring compliant, effective and value-focused procurement practices across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the procurement team, including line management of a Procurement Officer
• Managing procurement and tendering activities
• Enhancing procurement policies, procedures and governance
• Ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and best practice
• Delivering cost savings and value-for-money improvements
• Managing supplier relationships and performance
• Providing expert procurement advice to stakeholders across the organisation

 
About You

• MCIPS qualified (essential)
• Significant procurement leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, governance and tendering
• Proven track record of delivering savings and efficiencies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

 
Experience within funding, grants, research, education, charitable or public sector organisations would be advantageous but is not essential.
If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make an immediate impact and shape the future of a procurement function, we'd love to hear from you. We are reviewing CV’s as they come through so get in touch today! We are happy to have discuss the role further and share the full job description.    
 

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.