Head of Procurement

Overview

The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and transforming the procurement function to deliver best value, robust governance, and operational efficiency across the organization. The role will oversee end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and P2P processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. The role requires strong commercial acumen, process discipline and the ability to partner effectively with both operational departments and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy and Leadership Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with organisational goals and cost optimisation targets
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team, ensuring clear allocation of workload and accountability
• Establish procurement as a strategic business partner
• Governance, Controls & Compliance Design and enforce procurement policies, procedures and approval frameworks
• Ensure compliance with internal polices, regulatory requirements and audit standards
• Implement robust controls across the procure-to-pay cycle
• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimisation Lead competitive sourcing processes, including tendering, supplier evaluation and negotiation
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value improvements across key spend categories
• Supplier & Contract Management Establish and maintain a structured supplier management framework
• Negotiate and manage key supplier contracts on collaboration with legal
• Ensure all contracts are executed, stored and monitored for performance and renewal
• Stakeholder Management Partner with department heads to plan and manage procurement needs proactively
• Provide guidance and training to non-procurement staff on policies and best practices
• Risk Management & Controls Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of robust financial controls
• Reporting & Insight Develop procurement dashboards and KPI’s (lead times, costs savings, supplier performance) Provide regular reporting to senior management
• Track and Analyse spend to identify opportunities for consolidation and efficiency
• Requirements EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Degree in Business, Finance, Supply chain or related field Professional certification required (e.g. CIPS) Minimum of 7 years’ experience, including leadership roles Experience supporting a fast-growing or complex organisation; experience within sport or a related industry is desirable
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier negotiations Proven track record of delivering cost savings and process improvements
• PERSONAL SPECIFICATION – SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Leadership and team development
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• High attention to detail and governance mindset
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills