Head of Procurement and Supplier Management

I'm partnering with a Global FinTech on a newly shaped leadership role that will define how the business buys, governs and maximises value from it's third parties across the UK and Europe. Reporting to the CFO, this is a genuine build and modernise opportunity. The business wants someone to put in place a scalable operating model, bring more structure and automation to how procurement works, and position the function as a trusted commercial partner to the leadership team.

Responsibilities

Shaping and delivering the procurement strategy, including policy, governance and the target operating model.Leading strategic sourcing and category plans, running tenders and negotiating high-value, complex contracts with a focus on whole-life value.Owning the outsourcing and third-party risk framework, from due diligence and onboarding through to ongoing assurance, renewal and exit.Overseeing managed service providers and driving performance through clear SLAs, KPIs and regular governance.Making sure critical suppliers are aligned with operational resilience requirements, including continuity and exit planning.Working alongside Finance to identify savings, consolidate the supplier base and give leadership better visibility of spend.Reporting into senior committees and the Board, and partnering closely with Risk, Legal, InfoSec and Technology.To be Considered:Head of Procurement within Financial Services with regional or global experience.Experience transforming a procurement function and managing outsourced or managed services.Sound knowledge of third-party risk, outsourcing regulation and operational resilience.A commercially sharp, hands-on leader who enjoys building capability and improving how things are done.On Offer:£130,000 - £150,0001-2 days / week in London