Join a purpose-driven professional services group operating across diverse industries with a strong global footprint. This innovative organisation is committed to creating, defending, preserving, and growing value for its clients through deep market insight. With a collaborative culture and a forward-thinking leadership team, this is a unique opportunity to shape procurement into a strategic business function from the ground up. With offices across the Midlands and East of England, there is flexibility on base location with a need to be in the office just 2-3 days per month. Your new roleAs Procurement Manager/Head of Procurement, you'll lead the transformation of procurement across the group. This brownfield role offers the chance to build and evolve procurement into a high-impact, value-generating function. You'll be responsible for: Developing and enhancing procurement policies, procedures, and strategic sourcing plans Leading contract negotiations and vendor management and establishing best practice Driving cost optimisation and supplier performance across the business Ensuring compliance with internal governance and external regulations Establishing quality control frameworks and mitigating supplier-related risks Reporting procurement metrics and engaging senior stakeholders on strategy Managing strategic client and supplier contracts with a long-term view This is a high-visibility role with the autonomy to influence procurement strategy and deliver measurable business impact with an opportunity to influence plans for future function investment. What you'll need to succeedTo thrive in this role, you'll bring: Relevant experience in procurement management/leadership, ideally within the professional services/financial services/corporate sector. Proven expertise in contract negotiation and vendor relationship management Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices Exceptional analytical, communication, and project management skills A collaborative mindset with the ability to drive accountability and change Strategic thinking and a passion for building high-performing procurement functions Demonstrable experience in developing and embedding procurement best practice is essential alongside the behaviours and the ability to win hearts and minds What you'll get in return A rare opportunity to shape and grow a procurement function A dynamic, purpose-led working environment with a focus on innovation Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Hybrid working flexibility and a culture that values work-life balance Career development opportunities within a growing organisation Ready to take the lead?If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement excellence and want to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a company where your expertise will drive transformation and long-term value. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk