Head of Procurement

A well-established not-for-profit organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to join on a maternity cover contract. Leading a recently established function, you'll build on strong foundations, drive continuous improvement, and enhance procurement capability, supplier management, and commercial best practice across the organisation.

Client Details

Our client is a purpose-led organisation operating within the creative sector, supporting a large network of members and stakeholders across the UK and internationally. The organisation combines commercial expertise with a strong social purpose, investing in technology, innovation and operational excellence to deliver value to those it serves.

Description

As Head of Procurement, you will:

• Lead and develop the procurement function, providing strategic direction and oversight.
• Drive procurement best practice, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead complex procurement and sourcing activities, with a particular focus on IT and digital services.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and contract performance.
• Support the ongoing development and optimisation of procurement systems, including Atamis.
• Deliver commercial value, cost efficiencies, and risk mitigation across the organisation.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence commercial decision-making and procurement strategy.
• Ensure compliance with relevant procurement legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team.

Profile

A successful Head Of Procurement should have:

• Proven experience operating in a senior procurement leadership role.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering value, cost savings, and supplier performance improvements.
• Significant experience in IT and Digital procurement, including software, SaaS, technology, and professional services contracts.
• Experience leading and developing procurement teams.
• Strong contract management and supplier relationship management expertise.
• Experience driving procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across the business.
• Experience implementing or using Atamis.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.

Job Offer

• Fixed-term contract for 12 months.
• Based in London.
• Salary of £80,000.
• Hybrid working- 2 days on-site in London