Head of Global Procurement

The Head of Global Procurement is responsible for leading the global procurement function to ensure they source goods and services in the most efficient, cost-effective, quality-driven, sustainable, and risk-controlled way. This role sets global procurement strategies, builds high-performing supplier networks, negotiates optimal commercial terms, and delivers measurable value through cost savings, cash flow optimization, risk reduction, improved lead times, and enhanced supply-chain resilience to support operations worldwide.

Remit & Responsibilities:

- Developing and executing the global procurement strategy aligned to company objectives for cost, quality, sustainability, and risk.

- Leading and mentoring a global procurement leadership team, including direct supervision of the EMEAA procurement team.

- Managing strategic supplier relationships and high-value contracts across multiple regions. Ensuring compliance with procurement governance, policies, and legal requirements.

- Driving digital transformation and continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems.

Major Responsibilities:

- Develop and own the global procurement strategy aligned with strategic goals.

- Deliver measurable cost savings and total cost-of-ownership improvements through effective sourcing and supplier management.

- Establish and manage a global supplier base to support operational performance, quality, and delivery standards.

- Implement and maintain procurement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Lead transformation projects, including system implementation (SAP/IFS) and process optimisation.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, HSE, and Supply Chain to ensure procurement fully supports project delivery and regulatory requirements.

- Integrate sustainability, ESG, and ethical sourcing practices into procurement decisions.

- Define and report procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, risk metrics) to executive leadership.

Leadership Responsibilities

- Teamwork

- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members, empowering them to take ownership, deliver results, and grow.

- Performance

– Lead by monitoring team performance, facilitating development and feedback conversations, setting clear objectives, and driving improvement initiatives to achieve results.

Integrity

– Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration to maintain a positive work environment, while ensuring all team members complete required compliance training.

- Expertise

– Drive career progression and develop future leaders, while enhancing both your own and the team’s commercial and strategic awareness.

- Evolving

– Champion continuous improvement, lead change initiatives, and support the team in navigating transformation successfully

Job Specific Education Required

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- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or equivalent discipline.

- Professional qualification in Procurement (e.g. CIPS Level 6 or equivalent).

- Post-graduate qualification (e.g. MBA or master’s in supply chain management) is desirable

Work Experience Required

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- Significant experience in procurement and sourcing roles within industrial, construction, energy, or infrastructure sectors.

- Proven success leading global procurement teams across direct and indirect categories.

- Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.

- Experience of managing large-scale, high-value contracts and multi-region suppliers.

- Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.

- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or IFS preferred) and analytics tools.

- Experience implementing digital procurement transformation or ERP system rollouts desirable

Skills & Knowledge Required

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- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

- Strong analytical and data-driven approach with attention to detail.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

- Global mindset, capable of managing complexity across cultures and geographies.

- Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead change effectively.

- High integrity with commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.

- Advanced presentation and influencing skills for senior leadership engagement is desirable