Director of Procurement

NextStep connects top consulting talent with high-potential opportunities through smart AI-powered matching. We partner with ambitious companies across sectors to place experienced professionals in roles where they can have a real impact. On behalf of a client in our partner network we are currently looking for a Director of Procurement to join their team.

Our client is a FTSE 250 specialist retailer with 1.8bn in annual revenue 600 stores and a growing e-commerce business. The Procurement function manages over 500m of third-party spend across direct product sourcing logistics technology facilities and marketing services. Following a strategic review the CPO is transforming Procurement from a cost-focused buying function into a strategic capability that also drives supplier innovation ESG compliance and supply chain resilience.

As Director of Procurement you will lead a team of 25 across direct and indirect categories own the procurement operating model and drive the transformation programme that elevates the functions strategic impact. You will be a key ExCo partner reporting to the CPO and working closely with the CFO COO and divisional commercial leads.

• Lead the Procurement function of 25 (setting category strategy directing sourcing activity and developing team capability across direct and indirect spend).
• Own the procurement transformation programme implementing a new TOM deploying a best-in-class procurement technology stack and building strategic sourcing capability.
• Represent Procurement at ExCo level providing regular updates on savings delivery risk exposure and strategic procurement initiatives.
• Lead supplier relationship management at the most senior level chairing strategic supplier forums and managing critical supplier risk.
• Drive the ESG procurement agenda (supplier due diligence ethical sourcing standards and Scope 3 emissions reduction).

• 12 years of procurement experience including 5 years in a senior procurement leadership role within retail FMCG or a comparable large-scale commercial environment.
• Track record of leading procurement transformation and delivering sustained savings at scale.
• Experienced in direct product sourcing as well as indirect categories.
• Strong ExCo-level presence able to represent the function credibly and advocate for procurement as a strategic business enabler.
• MCIPS qualified or equivalent senior procurement credential.

• Base salary ofdepending on experience.
• Annual bonus and LTIP.
• 28 days holiday and hybrid working from London.
• Pension private health and executive benefits.

To be considered for this role please create your profile at . Once your profile is complete our matching system will evaluate your background against the role criteria and match you with the company if its a strong fit. No cover letter required.

This role is listed by NextStep on behalf of our client. All applications are handled with confidentiality.