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.