Global Group Head Of Procurement

Our client, a leader in retail and convenience sector, is seeking to appoint a Global Head of Procurement to further establish and lead their developing procurement function.

This is a high-impact leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for shaping group-wide procurement strategy, driving cost optimisation, and building a reliable, efficient, and value-focused supply chain across diverse categories including fuel, foodservice, retail goods, indirect spend, and capital investment.

This is a rare opportunity to build a best-in-class global procurement function from the ground up, within a dynamic and ambitious organisation.

You'll play a key role in delivering real commercial impact while working closely with C-suite stakeholders across multiple regions.

ABOUT THE ROLE : Develop and execute a comprehensive, group-wide procurement strategy aligned with global business objectives and regional market dynamics.

Monitor international market trends, geopolitical risks, and supply chain disruptions to proactively manage supplier-related risks.

Champion responsible and ethical sourcing practices, embedding sustainability into supplier selection and procurement processes globally.

Lead strategic sourcing across both direct and indirect categories, ensuring consistency and value delivery across all international markets.

Build and manage high-impact supplier partnerships across multiple geographies, driving innovation, resilience, and commercial performance.

Lead global contract negotiations, ensuring optimal commercial terms, compliance, and service levels.

Oversee supplier audits, governance reviews, and performance benchmarking to maintain the highest standards of integrity and efficiency.

Drive continuous improvement in procurement systems, processes, and controls across all business units and regions.

Ensure procurement policies adhere to global regulatory frameworks and local compliance requirements.

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, geographically distributed procurement and trading team.

Instil a culture of commercial excellence, strategic thinking, and accountability throughout the function.

Achieve cost optimisation and year-on-year savings targets across all spend categories.

Provide regular reporting and insights to executive leadership on procurement KPIs, supplier performance, and market intelligence.

Collaborate cross-functionally with global teams to support international product launches and enhance customer experience.

ABOUT THE PERSON : Proven procurement leader with 8+ years' experience in retail, FMCG, or multi-site environments.

Energetic, commercially minded professional with a track record of delivering results.

Skilled negotiator with deep expertise in contract management, vendor relationships, and category leadership across a wide range of goods and services.

Data-driven decision maker with strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and experience using procurement / ERP systems.

Exceptional communicator and collaborator, capable of building relationships across all levels of the organisation and influencing key stakeholders.

Holds a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or a related field.

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