Head of Procurement

Title: Head of Procurement

Sector: Utilities

Location: Cardiff

Salary & Package: £100,000 + bonus + additional benefits

Sea Global are proud to be working with large Utilities company, who are currently in the midst of a huge growth and transformation period, resulting in this exciting Head of Procurement vacancy. They have offices spanning across the UK and are looking for someone to come in and hit the ground running.

They are looking for someone to spearhead their Procurement Function, who will be a true Senior member within the organisation, and help drive continuous improvement across the function.

The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic oversight of all procurement categories and deliver efficient and effective process improvements.

This includes developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships and performance, conducting market analysis, developing and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Please read on for more details:

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and lead procurement process across sourcing and operational procurement processes
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on value, sustainability, and compliance
• Negotiate and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as across all business departments, ensuring close collaboration and alignment with the central procurement function
• Oversee procurement processes from cradle to grave, being responsible for the ongoing development of your team
• Assist in, manage and implement changes that result in the procurement function becoming more efficient and sustainable
• Oversee supplier performance management, fostering strategic partnerships and cross-functional alignment.
• Direct high-impact projects, provide guidance on contract management, and optimize procurement systems.
• Manage team performance, budget, and risk, driving continuous improvement and staying ahead of industry trends.

Experience & Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience in procurement and supply chain management ideally within the Utilities sector
• Proven expertise in driving change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Strong background in building and managing strategic supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and standards.
• Skilled in implementing and optimizing procurement systems (e.g., ERP, e-procurement) to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.