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Head of Procurement

Ref: 638775

Hull, England, UK

£75,000

  • Permanent
  • Procurement Transformation
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Supplier Governance

About the candidate

This candidate is a senior procurement leader with over 20 years’ experience, including around 9 years operating at Head of Procurement level within a large, fast-moving media organisation. They have led procurement strategy across more than £60m of annual direct and indirect spend, with a strong focus on governance, supplier performance, commercial value and stakeholder engagement.

They bring a hands-on, delivery-focused approach and have a strong track record in procurement transformation, including P2P ownership, contract management system implementation, ERP transformation support and complex supplier negotiations across IT, facilities, HR, marketing and capital projects. They are seeking a permanent opportunity and are available on three months’ notice.

What makes them great?

  • Proven Senior Leadership - Over 20 years’ procurement experience, including around 9 years at Head of Procurement level within a large multi-site organisation.
  • Commercial Impact At Scale - Has overseen more than £60m in annual supplier spend, delivering measurable savings through strategic sourcing, negotiations and demand management.
  • Transformation Mindset - Strong background in embedding procurement processes from the ground up, including governance frameworks, contract management systems and ERP transformation support.

Areas of expertise

  • Procurement Strategy & Governance - Experienced in building procurement functions, policies and reporting structures that improve visibility, compliance and commercial control.
  • Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management - Skilled in tendering, negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management across complex, high-value categories.
  • Systems & Process Transformation - Led contract management and ERP-related procurement change, improving processes across P2P, reporting and supplier accountability.