Our client, a leading provider of market intelligence, data, insights, and events, is seeking a Head of Procurement to drive their procurement strategy and support future growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a company that has recently undergone transformational M&A activities and nearly doubled in size.
Position Overview
As the Head of Procurement, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing a group-wide procurement strategy aligned with the company's business goals. You will lead sourcing and procurement across indirect spend categories, build robust procurement policies, processes, and governance frameworks, and establish and manage supplier relationships to ensure value, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a group-wide procurement strategy aligned with business goals
Lead sourcing and procurement across indirect spend categories (IT, professional services, marketing, facilities)
Build robust procurement policies, processes, and governance frameworks
Establish and manage supplier relationships to ensure value, compliance, and risk mitigation
Identify and deliver cost savings and process efficiencies
Partner with senior stakeholders to embed procurement as a strategic function
Implement tools and reporting frameworks for performance tracking
Contribute to the requirements gathering and implementation of a new finance ERP system as it pertains to procurement
Requirements
Experience in procurement leadership roles, ideally within PE-backed or high-growth businesses
Demonstrated success in building or transforming procurement functions in greenfield environments
Ability to balance perfection with practical implementation
Proven record of setting up procurement processes from scratch
Strategic thinker and self-starter comfortable with hands-on work
Strong influencing and communication skills with the gravitas to engage C-suite
Broad indirect category knowledge (especially IT and professional services)
Good understanding of procurement systems, processes, and risk management
Alongside this generous benefits package, you'll be immersed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that values initiative and impact. The company supports a culture that encourages individuals to create and shape strategic functions, offering a rare opportunity for growth and development.
How to Apply
For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to info@langleysearch.com quoting MB/1240227.
Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field. We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs