Head of Procurement Operations - 12 Month FTC

Location: London (3 days p/w in office)

Salary: Up to £95K + Excellent Corporate Benefits

Lead transformation. Build capability. Shape the future of procurement!

We're looking for an exceptional Head of Procurement Operations to lead the engine room of a growing procurement function. This is a rare opportunity to shape operating models, drive transformation, and build a modern, technology-enabled procurement capability that delivers measurable business impact.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you'll lead a talented team spanning operations, risk, legal and analytics, while partnering with senior leaders to create a scalable, high-performing procurement organisation.

What You'll Do:

Drive Procurement Transformation

• Deliver and evolve the procurement strategy, transformation roadmap and target operating model.
• Build scalable, future-ready procurement services that balance commercial value, governance and customer experience.
• Champion innovation, digitisation and AI-enabled ways of working.

Lead High-Performing Operations

• Own procurement intake, orchestration and operational delivery across the supplier lifecycle.
• Establish best-in-class processes, controls and governance frameworks.
• Drive service excellence, efficiency improvements and operational resilience.

Enable Smarter Decision-Making

• Develop procurement analytics, reporting and data governance capabilities.
• Create actionable insights that support strategic business decisions.
• Monitor operational performance and drive continuous improvement through meaningful KPIs.

Manage Risk and Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities meet regulatory, governance and audit requirements.
• Oversee supplier due diligence, onboarding and risk management processes.
• Act as the senior escalation point for operational challenges and critical supplier issues.

Inspire and Develop Talent

• Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and innovation.
• Build capability and create an environment where people can thrive and grow.

What We're Looking For:

You'll be a strategic procurement leader with a passion for operational excellence and transformation.

Essential Experience

• Proven success leading procurement operations in a complex organisation.
• Strong experience delivering transformation programmes and operating model improvements.
• Deep understanding of Source-to-Pay processes, technology and controls.
• Experience managing governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Desirable

• Professional procurement qualifications (CIPS, CPSM, CPIM or equivalent).
• Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience implementing procurement technology, automation or AI solutions.
• Knowledge of sustainable and ESG-focused procurement practices.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a leadership role-it's an opportunity to build something meaningful.

You'll have the autonomy to shape how procurement operates, influence senior stakeholders, implement new technologies, and create a function that delivers real value across the organisation. If you're excited by transformation, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to leave a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to lead the next generation of procurement operations? Apply now.