Head of Procurement

Head of Procurement

Posted 1 day ago by Michael Page

£800 Per day
Undetermined
Onsite
London
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  • Greenfield Procurement Programme in large Public Sector organisation
  • Hybrid working, London 2 days per week

About Our Client

Our client is an esteemed player in the Public Sector with a significant presence across the UK. As one of the largest companies in the sector, they manage a vast network of properties and employ over 5000 individuals.

Job Description

As the Interim Head of Procurement, you'll lead a small team of direct reports, driving innovation and excellence in procurement strategies across national programmes of work entailing Construction, Signalling and Digital requirements.

This high-profile role is critical to achieving strategic objectives and enhancing procurement processes, particularly in large, complex projects like train control systems and locomotive fitments.

  • Lead the end-to-end procurement life-cycle, ensuring compliance and best practices
  • Develop and implement supplier strategies, managing a portfolio of up to 20BN over 5 years
  • Foster innovation and continuous improvement within the procurement function
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive joint initiatives