About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Procurement Director to lead procurement across the UK & EMEA region. This role is responsible for delivering value, managing risk, and ensuring high-quality supply chain performance while supporting long-term business growth.

You will act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, driving best practices in procurement and developing high-performing supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Leadership

• Lead procurement strategy across business units to deliver value, quality, and risk mitigation
• Influence stakeholders on best practices and supplier strategies
• Support contract retenders, supplier deep-dives, and mobilisation of new supply chains
• Drive compliance with preferred supplier frameworks

Supplier Strategy & Management

• Analyze spend and supplier performance to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
• Source and evaluate new suppliers, including emerging sectors
• Negotiate contracts to deliver best value and service quality
• Conduct supplier audits, benchmarking, and performance reviews
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement across the supply chain

Category & Supply Chain Development

• Develop and implement category strategies across regions and sectors
• Optimise supplier base and leverage high-performing partnerships
• Collaborate with central procurement and cross-functional teams
• Champion procurement tools, systems, and best practices

Stakeholder Engagement

• Educate and influence internal stakeholders on procurement strategy
• Partner with finance, commercial, and operational teams
• Support communication and alignment of procurement initiatives

About You

• CIPS qualified (or working towards) or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in procurement within complex, multi-site organisations
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering savings
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Analytical mindset with structured decision-making approach
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel across the UK

Why Join?

• Strategic leadership role with regional impact
• Opportunity to shape procurement strategy in a growing sector
• Work with diverse stakeholders and complex supply chains