Head of Procurement - Senior Procurement Manager

London - South East- Hybrid

Client Details

My client is looking for a senior procurement leader who is excited by the opportunity to build and shape a procurement function within a growing SME in the Energy Sector . You will lead the development of a group-wide procurement strategy, drive commercial value, strengthen supplier governance, and support ambitious growth plans.

Description

My client is looking for a senior procurement leader who is excited by the opportunity to build and shape a procurement function within a growing SME. You will lead the development of a group-wide procurement strategy, drive commercial value, strengthen supplier governance, and support ambitious growth plans.

In this strategic role, you will design and implement end-to-end procurement processes, introduce clear governance, manage supply chain risk, and ensure all activity aligns with regulatory, commercial, and sustainability requirements. You'll work closely with the SLT to support high-quality project delivery across capital projects, operational spend, and strategic sourcing.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior procurement professional; you would have experience working in a regulated environment such as energy, utilities, engineering, or construction. You'll bring strong experience in strategy, risk management, governance, supplier relationships, and commercial negotiation, and be comfortable working in a smaller business where you can roll your sleeves up and build capability from the ground up. You will also manage a Procurement Manager and set the standard for best‑in‑class procurement.

What You'll Lead

Creating and delivering the full category / procurement strategy.
Driving end-to-end procurement across projects, operations, and CAPEX.
Introducing robust governance, supplier frameworks, and commercial controls.
Managing risk, regulatory compliance, and supplier due diligence.
Leading negotiations, category strategies, and supplier performance.
Working cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and SLT.Profile

A successful Head of Procurement / Senior Procurement Manager should have:

Previous worked as a Head of Procurement / Senior procurement manager in a regulated sector (ideally energy, utilities or construction). My client would consider a candidate looking to set-up into a Head of Procurement if you can show strong category management experience.
Previous experience in a greenfield/ brown field role setting up the procurement function.
You must have strong understanding of risk management, governance, and compliance.
Track record of building procurement capability and delivering value.
Skill in negotiation, supplier management, and contract commercialisation.
Ability to thrive in an SME help set strategy but be hands-on when required.

Job Offer

Salary £80,000- £90,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + great benefits

This is a great opportunity to shape a function, drive strategy, and create a high-performing procurement capability within a business experiencing significant growth. You will be working with some passionate people within a growing organisation.

Please note this is a hybrid role but you much be able to travel to London weekly

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Head of Procurement or Senior Procurement leader looking to make a significant impact, If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career