Head of Procurement (12M FTC)

Location: Icon 1 WA15 0AF

About Central Functions

Central Functions is formed of the teams and people that serve the entire business. These people are integral to the smooth running of the business; ensuring everyone is paid on time that materials are sourced and arrive promptly that we meet our legal obligations and that our health safety and security is safeguarded.

About the Procurement team and the Role

The Indirect and Direct Beauty Procurement team at THG partners with business leaders to unlock value drive innovation and enable commercial excellence across our supply ecosystem. We dont just buy services or materials / ingredients we architect solutions that accelerate growth mitigate risk and create competitive advantage. As the Head of Procurement you will own our complete indirect agenda spanning marketing technology and central business services as well as drive the Direct Beauty team focussing on collaborating with the THG labs team to drive value across all skew lines and packaging requirements.

This is a high-impact leadership role where youll drive strategic value through sophisticated category management strategic supplier partnerships and procurement innovation across our global operations. Youll be the catalyst for driving value challenging the status quo and building procurement capabilities that position THG for continued success in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

This role is suited to someone with strong previous experience in category management and buying across multiple sectors. The candidate does not need to have experience in all categories but should be comfortable in applying procurement skills across the range of sub-categories. The ideal candidate will be capable of working confidently with senior business leaders to ensure THG invest in the most suitable products and services.

As the Head of Procurement you will:

• Execute and continue to evolve the procurement strategy aligned with THGs business objectives and growth ambitions
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Marketing Technology Operations and Beauty
• Build and present compelling business cases for procurement initiatives to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in procurement processes tools and capabilities
• Own and manage Marketing procurement including advertising agencies media events and brand partnerships
• Own and manage the Direct Beauty Procurement strategy and continue to identify and drive profit improvements
• Manage technology procurement encompassing software cloud services IT services and digital solutions
• Oversee central services procurement including professional services facilities HR and corporate
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relations leading high value complex negotiations
• Drive measurable value through cost optimization value creation and strategic sourcing
• Establish robust performance measurement and benefits tracking delivering reporting to leadership on ROI

What skills and experience do I need for this role

• Senior indirect and direct procurement leadership experience with expertise across Marketing Tech Central business services (such as finance facilities operations) and direct procurement experience.
• Proven track record delivering significant value and leading complex negotiations in fast-paced environments
• Strategic thinker with exceptional execution capability through stakeholder influencing
• Strong commercial acumen combined with knowledge of procurement best practices and methodologies
• Demonstrated success building and leading high performing teams
• Strong communicator with ability to challenge constructively and build trusted partnerships
• Results-driven and entrepreneurial with resilience to thrive in dynamic high-growth environment
• Data-driven decision maker balancing analytic rigor with pragmatic value-focused outcomes

Whats in it for me

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Dont want to work on your birthday We dont either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.

Wellbeing Support

• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG Refer them and get up to 1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.