Director of Procurement

Procurement Director – UK

Location: London

Sector: Critical Infrastructure / Data Centre Environments

The Opportunity

A leading provider of critical infrastructure services is seeking a Procurement Director to lead procurement strategy across its UK operations.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving value, enhancing supplier performance, and optimising supply chain capability within a complex, fast-paced environment. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure the right balance of cost, quality, and risk, while supporting long-term growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead and deliver the divisional procurement strategy in line with wider business objectives
• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making and embed best-practice procurement
• Support re-tenders, contract reviews, and strategic initiatives to improve performance and delivery
• Oversee supply chain mobilisation for new contracts, working collaboratively with internal teams and clients

Supply Chain Optimisation

• Manage and develop both existing and new supplier networks
• Drive adoption of preferred supplier frameworks through spend analysis and supplier rationalisation
• Identify and deliver cost efficiencies and service improvements across the supply base

Supplier Selection & Management

• Lead supplier sourcing, selection, and commercial negotiations
• Ensure suppliers meet required safety, sustainability, and compliance standards
• Establish robust contractual agreements that deliver value and high-quality service delivery
• Implement supplier performance management, including regular reviews, audits, and benchmarking

Category & Procurement Development

• Develop and execute category strategies across key areas and regions
• Optimise supplier portfolios, leveraging high-performing partners and reducing duplication
• Collaborate with central and regional procurement teams to share best practice and expertise
• Champion procurement tools, systems, and consistent ways of working

Stakeholder Engagement & Capability Building

• Support and upskill internal stakeholders on procurement processes and best practice
• Promote a collaborative, commercially focused procurement culture
• Work closely with key functions including Commercial, Finance, and QHSE
• Ensure clear communication and alignment of procurement strategy across the division

Requirements

• CIPS qualified (or working towards) or equivalent experience
• Experience across IT, outsourcing, data centres
• Strong experience operating in a complex, multi-site or matrix organisation
• Proven track record of delivering cost savings and driving commercial value
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level
• Analytical and data-driven, with a balanced and pragmatic approach to decision-making
• Collaborative in style, with the ability to build long-term, high-value relationships
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, UK-wide environment with a diverse supply base