Head of Services Procurement (Non-Food) – Leading Foodservice Business –£85K + Benefits

Role:                    Head of Services Procurement (Non-Food)

Location:            Hybrid (London+ SE Office)

Salary:                 Up to £85K + Benefits (DOE)

My client is a leading foodservice business with a fantastic reputation operating across various sectors.

They are currently looking for a Head of Services Procurement to join their team.

The Head of Services Procurement will manage all non-food service categories and play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the procurement strategy, optimising supplier relationships, and driving cost-efficiency across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Head of Services Procurement to join a brilliant business who can offer genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for services categories, including professional services, consulting, IT services, and more.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process, from identifying needs and selecting suppliers to negotiating contracts and managing vendor performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and align procurement activities with organisational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation, and cost optimisation.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the services procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development.

The Ideal Head of Services Procurement Candidate:

• Have a proven track record working in senior procurement positions.
• MUST have experience within business services procurement; foodservice/ hospitality experience is a bonus but not essential.
• Must have strong influence skills and should have understanding of working within a large business group with various entities.
• CIPS qualified is desirable.
• Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.
• Have a hands-on approach with strong negotiation and admin skills.
• Good communication and organisation skills.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mikey at COREcruitment / mikey@corecruitment.com

Role:                    Head of Services Procurement (Non-Food)

Location:            Hybrid (London+ SE Office)

Salary:                 Up to £85K + Benefits (DOE)

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