Head of Procurement in City of London

Job description

Job title: Head of Procurement

Location: Central London or Milton Keynes

Client: EPC

Employment Type: Full time

About You

You’re an experienced procurement professional with a minimum of 15 years in both direct and indirect procurement. You’re likely working as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar senior role and are MCIPS qualified. You have a proven track record of implementing new processes and optimising existing ones to drive performance and efficiency. Confident and articulate, you’re comfortable representing the business at trade events and have strong leadership skills to manage and inspire a team of 10 people.

About the Role

In this senior position, you’ll take ownership of our client’s procurement strategy, overseeing both direct and indirect purchasing. You’ll design and roll out new processes, refine existing systems, and ensure best practices are followed across the team. You’ll represent our client externally at trade events, building strong industry relationships and promoting our brand. As a key leader, you’ll manage and develop a team of 10, fostering a high-performance culture.

About the Company

Applica’s client is a global leader in engineering and technology for the energy transition. We combine innovation, expertise, and a commitment to sustainability to deliver pioneering solutions for our clients worldwide. Our people are at the heart of what we do — collaborative, driven, and passionate about shaping the future of energy.

What’s on Offer?

You’ll receive a competitive salary plus:

• Private Medical Insurance (individual)
• Life Insurance & Group Income Protection
• Pension: company doubles your contribution up to 5% employee / 10% employer
• Bonus Scheme: non-contractual annual bonus (approx. 10% for this role) based on company and personal performance

You can also tailor your package with flexible benefits, including:

• Professional subscriptions
• Dental & Critical Illness Insurance
• Spouse/Partner Life & Medical Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Buy/sell holidays (25 days + public holidays as standard)
• Give as You Earn
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English