Group Head of Procurement (Contract)

Barron Williams are delighted to be retained to deliver this key search and selection instruction for our client an international leader in energy-efficient cooling and heating installations. The goal of the Group is to be a role model in sustainable climate solutions that deliver energy efficient cooling and heating systems. They offer a full service solution to their clients from idea planning installation and delivery to maintenance and service. Entering the UK/Ire market in 2025 the group is growing rapidly through the strategic acquisition of relevant established businesses already adding c50m revenue to the Groups c550m revenues.

With more acquisitions imminent the UK/Ire business is looking to realise the benefits of operating as a Group whilst retaining the USPs of the individual acquired businesses. To this end a Group Head of Procurement is immediately required to lead and execute the project to review current procurement and purchasing practices and execute a plan to create new processes to allow the Groups businesses to maximise value both collectively and individually. The role will require travel across the UK & Ireland working with Group businesses of varying sizes (and with varying levels of procurement structure & process currently).

You will be an experienced Procurement professional with a proven track record in relevant businesses ideally technical product sales / service related. Credible and grounded you will have a natural ability to quickly build good relationships with colleagues and suppliers alike. You will quickly review current practices identify quick and readily available wins as well as implementing new systems & processes for the longer term. This is a fantastic project for a proven Procurement interim / contract specialist looking to make a significant contribution to the delivery of the Groups strategic objectives.

Job Title:Group Head of Procurement (12m Contract)

Location:Northern England (Flexible / Hybrid)

Reports to:CFO

Package:Salary potential perf-related bonus

Key Deliverables:

Quickly review current procurement & purchasing processes and practices across the UK/Ire businesses

Recommend appropriate action plans to deliver short medium and long term benefits

Build instant relationships with individual group businesses to maximise impact of improvements

Prioritising appropriately identify potential Group purchasing savings with common suppliers

Recommend and implement appropriate systems & processes to maximise Group purchasing power

Embed new practices to build a group culture of cost saving with appropriate benchmarks and measures

Candidate Profile:

Experienced Procurement interim / contract professional with a background in relevant B2B services

Demonstrable experience of leading procurement projects in businesses of varying sizes inc. SMEs

Exemplary inter-personal skills builds great relationships and understands relationship dynamics

Technical products distribution / sales background or similar ideal but not essential

Hands-on as comfortable in small business settings as in leading hard negotiations with powerful suppliers

Personal characteristics would likely include expert engaging down-to-earth and focussed

Apply in confidence via or contact Paul Barron / for a confidential exploratory discussion.