Prospectus | B Corp
Head of Procurement
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Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a great organisation at the forefront of its field in the search for an experienced and strategic Head of Procurement.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior procurement professional to lead and develop a procurement function within a complex, publicly funded environment, ensuring best practice, compliance, value for money, and excellent stakeholder engagement. Based near St Albans, this role is offered on a 6-month contract, offering a salary of between £56,000 and £63,000, on a hybrid basis with a minimum requirement of three days per week on site.
As Head of Procurement, you will provide strategic leadership for the organisation's procurement activities, overseeing procurement operations, tendering processes, supplier management, and procurement systems. Working closely with senior leaders, you will drive continuous improvement across procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and delivering an efficient, customer-focused service.
You will manage and develop the procurement team, providing expert advice to stakeholders across the organisation on procurement best practice, supplier engagement, and achieving optimum value for money. A key focus of the role will be identifying and delivering cost savings, improving supplier performance, and supporting the organisation in making informed commercial decisions.
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The successful candidate will be a confident procurement leader with substantial experience operating at a senior level. You will bring a strong understanding of public sector procurement, procurement systems and tendering processes, alongside the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead organisational change. Professional procurement qualifications such as CIPS, combined with proven management and leadership experience, will be highly valued.
This role would suit an individual who enjoys balancing strategic planning with operational delivery, building effective supplier and stakeholder relationships, and driving innovation and continuous improvement across procurement services.
Key Requirements
- Lead and develop the organisation's procurement function, providing strategic direction and ensuring delivery of an efficient, high-quality service.
- Oversee all procurement activity, including tendering, contract management, supplier relationships, and procurement governance.
- Ensure compliance with relevant procurement legislation, policies, and best practice standards.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the organisation to provide expert procurement advice and support commercial decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation, and continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems.
- Manage, coach, and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of high performance and customer service.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements to maximise value, quality, and operational effectiveness.
- Lead procurement transformation initiatives and support organisational change through innovative and strategic procurement solutions.
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To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role.
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