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Head of Procurement - Technology
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Join a business transforming one of the UK’s most recognised brands. This is a unique opportunity to lead procurement across major technology initiatives, influence strategic decisions, and shape best practice within a fast-paced, evolving environment where your expertise will have real impact.
Role Overview
- Location: Hybrid (UK)
- Package: Up to £120,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Benefits
- Industry: Technology / Procurement
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead end-to-end procurement activity across IT, Technology and Professional Services categories.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver commercial procurement solutions.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance value, risk and speed to market.
- Manage complex sourcing projects from initial requirements through to supplier selection and contract award.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and supplier contracts to secure the best outcomes for the business.
- Drive cost reduction, cost avoidance and supplier performance initiatives across key spend areas.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams while promoting early engagement with Procurement.
- Identify opportunities through spend analysis and market intelligence to improve commercial performance.
- Support supplier governance, contract management and third-party risk management processes.
- Lead, coach and develop a small team of procurement professionals.
- Help shape procurement processes and policies within a growing, evolving business environment.
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Main Skills Needed
- Significant procurement leadership experience, ideally within IT, Technology and Professional Services categories.
- Strong background managing complex sourcing programmes and high-value supplier negotiations.
- Experience developing supplier relationships and delivering measurable commercial value.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior leaders.
- Knowledge of procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba or Coupa would be advantageous.
- Strong commercial awareness alongside analytical and project management expertise.
- Experience managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Confident presenting complex information in a clear, engaging way.
- Collaborative leadership style with experience managing and developing teams.
- Passion for delivering value while managing commercial and supply chain risk.
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What's in It for You
- Play a key role in a major business transformation programme.
- Lead high-profile technology procurement projects with real strategic influence.
- Work in a collaborative environment where innovation and fresh thinking are encouraged.
- Enjoy the opportunity to shape new procurement processes and ways of working.
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to delivering positive social impact.
- Hybrid working and the chance to grow your career within a rapidly evolving business.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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