Head of Supply Chain (FTC) (PR/007220)

Location: Midlands

Role Type: Hybrid, 3 days per week in office

Salary: £90,000 – £95,000

Job Details

Transformation | Strategy | Commercial Excellence

The Role

We are partnering with a leading organisation to appoint a senior supply chain and procurement leader to drive a step-change in commercial and operational performance across a complex, multi-site UK footprint.

This is a high-profile, business-critical role with significant executive exposure, responsible for shaping and delivering a transformative procurement and supply chain strategy. The position combines strategic supply chain leadership, operational business partnering, people leadership, and commercial influence within a highly visible function.

You will play a key role in evolving supplier relationships, strengthening governance frameworks, and embedding a more strategic, value-led approach to supply chain management. Working closely with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and the executive team, you will help build a more resilient, efficient, and future-focused supply chain capability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Transformation Define and deliver a forward-looking procurement and supply chain strategy aligned to long-term business objectives Lead transformation initiatives to improve cost efficiency, supplier capability, and service delivery performance Drive the evolution of strategic supplier partnerships, enhancing long-term value and resilience Identify opportunities to optimise spend, strengthen commercial outcomes, and mitigate risk

Supplier Performance & Commercial Delivery

Establish robust supplier performance frameworks, embedding accountability through clear KPIs and governance Lead strategic supplier engagement, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives Partner with operational teams to ensure the supply chain supports consistent, high-quality service delivery Provide senior stakeholders with market insight, commercial intelligence, and strategic recommendations

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Strengthen procurement governance, controls, and assurance processes Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal policy requirements Lead complex tendering, negotiation, and contract management activity Proactively manage supplier risk to ensure continuity across critical services

Process Improvement & Capability Enhancement

Drive improvements in procurement systems, data visibility, and reporting capability Establish standardised, best-practice processes across the function Leverage data and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement Embed a culture of operational excellence and commercial discipline

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing supply chain and procurement team Build strong, collaborative relationships across operational and corporate functions Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on supply chain and commercial strategy Support capability development, succession planning, and talent growth

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded leader with a proven track record of delivering transformation within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

You Will Demonstrate

Significant experience leading procurement and supply chain functions at a strategic level A track record of driving transformation and delivering measurable performance improvement Strong commercial acumen, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing at executive level A data-driven approach to decision-making and performance management Experience building and developing high-performing teams

Experience within infrastructure, engineering, construction, facilities management, utilities, defence-adjacent, or other regulated sectors is highly advantageous. Professional qualifications (e.g. MCIPS) are desirable.

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a critical function with genuine scope to transform. You will have the autonomy, visibility, and influence to shape strategy, enhance supplier performance, and deliver long-term commercial value across a complex national operation.

If you’re interested, please reach out to Rebecca Bennett, at rebecca.bennett@arguilesearch.com.