Head of Procurement Due to continued growth, my client is currently seeking a Head of Procurement to join their team based in Enniskillen. This is a Full-Time Permanent Position with Hybrid Working (2 days on site and 3 days working from home). Working Hours: 9am - 5.30pm (with a 1-hour break). With a salary of £47,304 - £49,505 per annum (dependent on experience). Free onsite parking and Flexi time. Closing date: 31st August 2025 Job Role: You will be responsible for developing and managing a comprehensive, robust, and compliant procurement function for the organisation. The role involves leading, developing and implementing a procurement strategy, ensuring effective contract management, and continuously evolving procurement policies and procedures. The role-holder will lead procurement transformation, ensuring compliance with governance provisions and aligning procurement processes with the organisation's Digital Transformation Strategy and sustainability objectives. Essential Criteria: A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in a Procurement, Business or Supply Change Management related discipline AND a minimum of five years' experience in Public Procurement, or an acceptable equivalent AND Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Level 6 registration AND you will be required to travel to the Body's regional offices, therefore you must have a full current driving licence and/or access to a form of transport which will permit you to meet the requirements of the post in full. Proven experience as a Head of Procurement (or similar Lead role) in developing, leading, and managing a procurement department for at least five years, and three of the years should include procurement strategy development and corporate procurement planning in a complex organisation. Experience working with both internal and external stakeholders at a senior level to drive procurement strategy within an organisation. Demonstrated ability in the line management of staff, along with cross-functional collaboration with senior personnel up to Director level. Strong analytical and interpretive ability to assess organisational risk in procurement and identify opportunities for process improvement. Strong strategic awareness with the ability to anticipate and respond to procurement trends, industry developments, and best practices, ensuring timely reporting and adaptation to evolving requirements. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels as well as proven experience in building and maintaining strong working relationships. Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload while adhering to deadlines. Desirable Criteria: MCIPS qualification. Strong knowledge of and engagement in organisational change management. Possess knowledge and understanding of working across two jurisdictions and the complexities that exist in such an environment. Understanding and awareness of different organisational development and change management models and approaches. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and implement an organisation-wide procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. Lead contract management performance to include management, monitoring and reporting of the Contract Register, ensuring procurement KPIs are met and driving improvements. Oversee the continuing development of the procurement function, including tender management, Procurement card management and procurement support, guidance, and training. Implement robust procurement policies and procedures to ensure timely and compliant awarding of tenders and contracts. Manage and resolve supply issues escalated by business units, ensuring compliance with relevant policies, guidelines, and legislation. Provide lead expertise and strategic input into sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, facilitate team development and performance management within procurement, ensuring capability building. Collaborate with senior managers to provide procurement support that meets organisational and departmental objectives. Develop, implement, and oversee the delivery of a Corporate Procurement Plan, ensuring policies and procedures align with the Digital Transformation Strategy. Establish a Target Operating Model for procurement, ensuring reliable linkages between enablers, processes, and governance. Formulate and drive a programme for procurement efficiencies, capturing synergies from digitisation, energy management, and other initiatives. Align sustainable procurement approaches with climate strategy and climate action plans, ensuring long-term environmental impact considerations including green procurement. Create and manage a procurement framework that integrates sustainability and measures social, economic, and environmental capital delivered by the organisation. Develop and maintain a monitoring system for critical supply chain issues and associated risks and supply chain resilience, providing regular reporting. Support organisational change management initiatives, leading procurement-related change management training and assessing effectiveness. Ensure strong procurement governance, overseeing compliance, risk management, and reporting processes. Champion transformational change initiatives, particularly in relation to IT digitisation within procurement. Develop and deliver procurement training programmes to enhance organisational capability and compliance awareness. Ensure adherence to procurement regulations through audits, reporting, and best practice implementation. Manage the preparation, release, and evaluation of eTenders, ensuring a transparent and effective procurement process. Oversee the purchase order process, ensuring accuracy, policy alignment, and efficiency. Provide expert advice to senior management on procurement-related matters, supporting strategic decision-making. Provide direct line management to the Senior Procurement Specialist ensuring clear objectives, professional development, and be accountable for the procurement performance for other team members including Procurement Advisors and personnel responsible for procurement within all divisions/sections. Oversee and support the procurement helpdesk, ensuring effective support for internal stakeholders. Manage the Budget allocated to Procurement and carry out duties necessary as a Budget Holder. Provide direct line management of the Senior Procurement Specialist and be accountable for the procurement performance of the personnel responsible for procurement within all divisions/sections. Comply with and actively promote the company policies and procedures on all aspects of equality. Complete all training as required within specified timeframes. Skills: head of procurement procurement procurement specialist