Job Description
The Group Head of Strategic Procurement is accountable for defining, leading, and executing the enterpriseÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂwide procurement strategy to enable sustainable value creation, cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and supplierÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂdriven innovation across the Group.
The role provides strategic leadership over all procurement activities, ensuring alignment with Group strategy, financial objectives, governance standards, ESG commitments, and operational priorities.
Operating at Exco and Board interface level, the incumbent drives procurement transformation, embeds robust commercial and ethical practices, and positions procurement as a critical strategic partner to the business.
Core behavioural & Technical/proficiency competencies:
Enterprise-wide procurement strategy development
Category management at scale (direct and indirect spend)
Strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimisation
Make vs buy and outsourcing strategy
Supplier relationship management (SRM) at executive level
Risk, resilience, and supply continuity planning
Commercial Acumen
Strategic Thinking
Collaboration and Influence
Execution and Accountability
Leader of cross-functional teams
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong analytical skills
Financial acumen
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in:
Supply Chain Management OR
Procurement / Purchasing OR
Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Business Administration
Postgraduate qualification (strongly preferred):
MBA or Executive MBA
Master's in Supply Chain, Strategy, or Operations
Professional procurement certifications (highly valued):
CIPS (MCIPS or FCIPS)
CPSM (ISM)
CSCP (APICS)
Chartered Accountant qualification
Experience
15+ years total procurement / supply chain experience
8 - 10+ years in senior leadership roles, such as: Group Head of Procurement; Chief Procurement Officer (CPO); Regional / Global Procurement Director.
Proven experience leading multi-country or multi-business-unit procurement operations