Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We are seeking a strategic Head of Procurement to lead and further develop our procurement function. This senior role will shape strategy, deliver value for money, ensure compliance, and build strong supplier relationships aligned with organisational values and governance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join The Salvation Army, recently ranked 23rd among the UK’s top employers by the Financial Times for employee recommendations and an amazing opportunity to further your procurement career.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s procurement strategy
2. Provide strategic and operational leadership to the procurement team
3. Ensure procurement activity delivers value for money, efficiency, and risk management
4. Oversee compliant procurement processes in line with relevant regulations and internal policies
5. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
6. Lead on complex, high-value, and high-risk procurement exercises
7. Develop robust contract management and supplier performance frameworks
8. Monitor procurement performance and report on outcomes and savings
9. Champion ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible procurement practices
About You;
You will be a confident and credible procurement leader with the ability to operate at senior level and influence across an organisation.
Key requirements:
10. Experience of working in and commitment to the charity or Not for Profit Sector
11. Significant experience in a senior procurement role
12. Proven track record of leading procurement strategy and transformation
13. Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, governance, and best practice
14. Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
15. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
16. Strong analytical and commercial awareness
17. Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS or equivalent)
18. Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder organisation
19. Knowledge of sustainable or ethical procurement frameworks
Why Join Us?
20. Opportunity to shape and lead a strategic function
21. Collaborative and values-driven working environment
22. Competitive salary and benefits package
23. Commitment to learning, development, and flexible working