Role Type:
Hybrid, 3 days per week in office
The Role We are partnering with a leading organisation to appoint a senior supply chain and procurement leader to drive a step-change in commercial and operational performance across a complex, multi-site UK footprint.
This is a high-profile, business-critical role with significant executive exposure, responsible for shaping and delivering a transformative procurement and supply chain strategy. The position combines strategic supply chain leadership, operational business partnering, people leadership, and commercial influence within a highly visible function.
You will play a key role in evolving supplier relationships, strengthening governance frameworks, and embedding a more strategic, value-led approach to supply chain management. Working closely with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and the executive team, you will help build a more resilient, efficient, and future-focused supply chain capability.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Transformation
Define and deliver a forward-looking procurement and supply chain strategy aligned to long-term business objectives
Lead transformation initiatives to improve cost efficiency, supplier capability, and service delivery performance
Drive the evolution of strategic supplier partnerships, enhancing long-term value and resilience
Identify opportunities to optimise spend, strengthen commercial outcomes, and mitigate risk
Establish robust supplier performance frameworks, embedding accountability through clear KPIs and governance
Lead strategic supplier engagement, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with operational teams to ensure the supply chain supports consistent, high-quality service delivery
Provide senior stakeholders with market insight, commercial intelligence, and strategic recommendations
Strengthen procurement governance, controls, and assurance processes
Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and internal policy requirements
Lead complex tendering, negotiation, and contract management activity
Proactively manage supplier risk to ensure continuity across critical services
Process Improvement & Capability Enhancement
Drive improvements in procurement systems, data visibility, and reporting capability
Establish standardised, best-practice processes across the function
Leverage data and insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
Embed a culture of operational excellence and commercial discipline
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing supply chain and procurement team
Build strong, collaborative relationships across operational and corporate functions
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on supply chain and commercial strategy
Support capability development, succession planning, and talent growth
Candidate Profile We are seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded leader with a proven track record of delivering transformation within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
You Will Demonstrate
Significant experience leading procurement and supply chain functions at a strategic level
A track record of driving transformation and delivering measurable performance improvement
Strong commercial acumen, balancing strategic thinking with operational execution
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing at executive level
A data-driven approach to decision-making and performance management
Experience building and developing high-performing teams
Experience within infrastructure, facilities management is highly advantageous. Professional qualifications (e.g. MCIPS) are desirable.
Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to lead a critical function with genuine scope to transform. You will have the autonomy, visibility, and influence to shape strategy, enhance supplier performance, and deliver long-term commercial value across a complex national operation.
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