Procurement Director
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Procurement Director
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Procurement Director to lead our procurement function through a period of rapid growth and transformation. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our procurement strategy ensuring the function is fully aligned with our business objectives values and commitment to sustainability.
Reporting directly to the CFO you will provide both strategic and operational leadership building a high-performing procurement team optimising supplier partnerships and embedding responsible and ethical practices across our supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Develop communicate and deliver a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with growth objectives and values embedding sustainability and ethics.
Define and track procurement KPIs to measure performance and success.
Lead and restructure the procurement team to support scaling ensuring clear roles responsibilities and succession planning.
Drive transformation across procurement operations by embedding best practices processes and systems that enable agility and efficiency.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders (Finance Operations IT Sustainability) to ensure procurement supports core business and sustainability targets.
Build and manage supplier relationships to deliver innovation value risk mitigation and alignment with sustainability standards.
Oversee procurement governance compliance and risk management frameworks with a strong focus on ethical and environmental responsibility.
Manage procurement budgets and champion continuous improvement cost optimisation and value creation.
Use analytics and market intelligence to drive informed data-led sourcing decisions.
Negotiate complex high-value contracts ensuring sustainability and ethical commitments are embedded and enforced.
Mentor develop and inspire procurement talent fostering a culture of engagement adaptability and excellence.
About You
You will be an accomplished procurement leader with the vision and expertise to transform and scale the function in a fast-paced growing business.
Knowledge & Skills:
Proven track record in a senior procurement leadership role in a business of comparable scale (100m turnover) ideally within a fast-growing or transformational environment.
Demonstrable experience building and restructuring procurement teams.
Expertise in strategic sourcing supplier management contract negotiation and procurement transformation.
Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
Proficiency with procurement technologies and systems.
Degree in Business Supply Chain Procurement or related field; professional qualifications (e.g. CIPS) desirable particularly with a focus on sustainable procurement.
Strong leadership communication and influencing skills.
Proven ability to deliver cost savings drive value creation and embed sustainability outcomes.
Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to shape a procurement function at a pivotal stage of business growth. You will have the autonomy to lead transformational change influence executive decision-making and embed ethical and sustainable procurement practices that drive long-term value for both our business and the wider community.
Career Development Focus: Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973 Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services including grounds maintenance winter gritting landscape construction design arboriculture electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Employment Type
Full Time
