Head of Procurement - High-Growth, Entrepreneurial EnvironmentLocation: Central London (4 days a week, non negotiable)Salary: £95,000-£100,000 + 25% BonusTeam: 2 Direct Reports (Procurement Manager & Buyer)Reporting to: CFO
SummaryAn exciting opportunity for a dynamic procurement leader to build and shape the procurement function in a business where the function is seen as commercially critical. This hands-on role offers a balance of strategic direction and delivery in a fast-paced, design-led and values-driven environment. You'll collaborate across the business as they go through a strategic transformational period - from Finance to Property - to optimise spend, improve supplier relationships and influence board-level decisions. Ideal for someone who wants to make a visible impact and grow a function.
Key Responsibilities:- Own and evolve the procurement function across the business, from internal credibility to processes/systems
- Build and embed scalable processes and policies, with continuous improvement in mind
- Lead tenders, negotiations, and supplier selection across all indirect categories
- Drive savings, value creation, and robust supplier management
- Develop board-level reporting on spend, savings, pipeline and procurement performance
- Lead, coach, and support a small team through change and professional growth
- Collaborate with leaders to embed procurement into planning and decision-making
- Act as a business partner and internal consultant, educating stakeholders on procurement's value
- Support systems transformation and leverage tools like SAP and Salesforce from a procurement lens
- Gravitas and strong communication - comfortable influencing leadership including the CEO, who you will work with closely
- Proven negotiation and commercial acumen - able to track and explain value delivery
- Hands-on and delivery-focused - equally strategic and operational
- Analytical and numerate - able to present data-driven insights clearly. The CEO is very data driven so will want to see reporting on a monthly/quarterly basis
- Change-oriented and proactive - thrives in evolving, growing environments
- Experience managing and developing a small team
- Knowledge of procurement systems and controls; SAP/Salesforce exposure a bonus
- Build something lasting - you'll shape and embed a critical function from the ground up
- Transformation environment - an opportunity to join a transforming business in growth mode
- Visible impact - your work will be seen, valued, and drive measurable results
- Commercial leadership - work closely with the CFO, CEO and other senior leaders
- Culture - open, collaborative and fast-paced, with real investment in people and processes
- Growth potential - the business has ambitious plans, and procurement is central to delivery
- Benefits - 25% bonus, on-site perks (including breakfast!), and a modern, design-led workplace