Procurement Director – UK
Location: London
Sector: Critical Infrastructure / Data Centre Environments / Hard FM
The Opportunity
A leading provider of critical infrastructure services is seeking a Procurement Director to lead procurement strategy across its UK operations.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving value, enhancing supplier performance, and optimising supply chain capability within a complex, fast-paced environment. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure the right balance of cost, quality, and risk, while supporting long-term growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
* Lead and deliver the divisional procurement strategy in line with wider business objectives
* Partner with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making and embed best-practice procurement
* Support re-tenders, contract reviews, and strategic initiatives to improve performance and delivery
* Oversee supply chain mobilisation for new contracts, working collaboratively with internal teams and clients
Supply Chain Optimisation
* Manage and develop both existing and new supplier networks
* Drive adoption of preferred supplier frameworks through spend analysis and supplier rationalisation
* Identify and deliver cost efficiencies and service improvements across the supply base
Supplier Selection & Management
* Lead supplier sourcing, selection, and commercial negotiations
* Ensure suppliers meet required safety, sustainability, and compliance standards
* Establish robust contractual agreements that deliver value and high-quality service delivery
* Implement supplier performance management, including regular reviews, audits, and benchmarking
Category & Procurement Development
* Develop and execute category strategies across key areas and regions
* Optimise supplier portfolios, leveraging high-performing partners and reducing duplication
* Collaborate with central and regional procurement teams to share best practice and expertise
* Champion procurement tools, systems, and consistent ways of working
Stakeholder Engagement & Capability Building
* Support and upskill internal stakeholders on procurement processes and best practice
* Promote a collaborative, commercially focused procurement culture
* Work closely with key functions including Commercial, Finance, and QHSE
* Ensure clear communication and alignment of procurement strategy across the division
Requirements
* CIPS qualified (or working towards) or equivalent experience
* Experience across data centres, maintenance, hard FM is essential
* Strong experience operating in a complex, multi-site or matrix organisation
* Proven track record of delivering cost savings and driving commercial value
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level
* Analytical and data-driven, with a balanced and pragmatic approach to decision-making
* Collaborative in style, with the ability to build long-term, high-value relationships
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, UK-wide environment with a diverse supply base