Head of Procurement
Milton Keynes - Hybrid working (2 office/3 home)
Are you a dynamic and commercially astute procurement leader ready to shape an organisations procurement function from the ground up? We're looking for a creative Head of Procurement to take charge of our client's procurement strategy and lead a talented team in delivering best practice and value-driven services across the organisation.
In this exciting senior leadership role, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how this organisation works with it's suppliers - building strong internal and external relationships, driving commercial excellence, and embedding transparency throughout the supply chain. This is your opportunity to influence real change, deliver lasting value, and play a key role in this organisation's success.
Responsibilities:
* Designing and implementing Procurement Strategy to align with organisational goals
* Standardising procurement practices across the business to improve consistency and efficiency
* Driving cost savings, process improvements, and supplier innovation
* Managing high-value, high-risk contracts and strategic negotiations
* Ensuring supplier governance, performance, ESG compliance, and value delivery
* Providing procurement insights and reporting to senior leadership
* Fostering close collaboration with finance, legal, data protection, information security and operational teams
* Leading and developing a newly formed procurement team
Who are we looking for:
* A seasoned Head of Procurement or senior procurement lead with a strong track record in designing and leading procurement functions
* Expert knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier governance
* A commercially minded, results-driven approach with a focus on ethical procurement and long-term value
* Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills
* Experience in procurement transformation, including digital enablement and sustainability initiatives
* Capability to deliver change and design centre-led procurement strategies
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems
You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation with a commitment to delivering excellence. An organisation passionate about responsible procurement, innovation, and strong supplier partnerships. In return, they offer a hugely supportive, values-led culture where your expertise will be recognised.
If you are a highly experienced Procurement Leader, looking for a new challenge, this brand new role could be just what you are looking for. For more information, please apply or contact Helen Hopley, Butler Rose (AGY) 07385 391707 / h.hopley@butlerrose.com
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.