Procurement Director; AWDO-P14938

Procurement Director (Officially known within the business as Director of Strategic Procurement)

An excellent opportunity an experienced procurement leader to shape strategy, lead transformation and deliver commercial value, assurance, supplier performance and measurable outcomes across a complex organisation.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Director of Procurement, Director of Strategic Procurement, Head of Procurement, Head of Strategic Procurement, Commercial Procurement Director, Senior Procurement Manager, Strategic Procurement Manager, Procurement Lead, Procurement Transformation Lead, Commercial Director

SALARY:
Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION:

Hybrid working with limited office attendance (average 1 day per week) in Ealing (W5)

JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

35 Hours per Week

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Procurement Director to lead strategic procurement, commercial assurance and supplier performance across a complex organisation.

As a Procurement Director you will shape procurement strategy, drive value for money, improve governance and influence Executive and senior leaders on commercial decision-making.

The Procurement Director will lead transformation, develop procurement capability and ensure compliant, data‑led sourcing, contract management, social value and ESG outcomes.

• Procurement Strategy:
  Develop and deliver the organisation‑wide procurement strategy, aligned with corporate objectives, financial plans and business priorities
• Commercial Leadership:
  Oversee strategic sourcing, category management, cost optimisation, supplier performance and contract management across a diverse spend portfolio
• Transformation Delivery:
  Lead procurement transformation, embedding best practice, robust governance, systems improvement and continuous improvement
• Executive Advice:
  Provide strategic commercial advice to Executive and senior leaders, reporting on procurement performance, risk, opportunity and outcomes
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  Establish and embed SRM frameworks, performance measures, supplier partnerships and contract lifecycle controls
• Complex Procurement:
  Lead high‑value procurement exercises and negotiate major contracts, frameworks and commercial arrangements
• Compliance and Assurance:
  Ensure procurement activity complies with the Procurement Act 2023, public procurement requirements, audit standards and internal governance
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, coach and develop procurement colleagues and build commercial capability across the organisation
• Social Value and ESG:
  Ensure procurement supports social value, sustainability goals, ethical sourcing and positive community impact

• Degree educated, or equivalent experience
• CIPS qualified / MCIPS
• Extensive senior procurement leadership experience at Head of or Director level
• Proven experience delivering procurement transformation within complex organisations
• Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023
• Experience managing high‑value, complex procurement and contract portfolios
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver savings while maintaining quality and value
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills at Executive and Board level
• Strong analytical, project management and leadership skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing procurement teams

• Experience with in housing, local government, the NHS or another regulated environment

• 30 days’ holiday (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• Flexible working