Simpson Booth Limited
The Head of Global Procurement is responsible for leading the global procurement function to ensure they source goods and services in the most efficient, cost‑effective, quality‑driven, sustainable, and risk‑controlled way. This role sets global procurement strategies, builds high‑performing supplier networks, negotiates optimal commercial terms, and delivers measurable value through cost savings, cash flow optimization, risk reduction, improved lead times, and enhanced supply‑chain resilience to support operations worldwide.
Remit & Responsibilities
Developing and executing the global procurement strategy aligned to company objectives for cost, quality, sustainability, and risk.
Leading and mentoring a global procurement leadership team, including direct supervision of the EMEAA procurement team.
Managing strategic supplier relationships and high‑value contracts across multiple regions. Ensuring compliance with procurement governance, policies, and legal requirements.
Driving digital transformation and continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems.
Major Responsibilities
Develop and own the global procurement strategy aligned with strategic goals.
Deliver measurable cost savings and total cost‑of‑ownership improvements through effective sourcing and supplier management.
Establish and manage a global supplier base to support operational performance, quality, and delivery standards.
Implement and maintain procurement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Lead transformation projects, including system implementation (SAP/IFS) and process optimisation.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, HSE, and Supply Chain to ensure procurement fully supports project delivery and regulatory requirements.
Integrate sustainability, ESG, and ethical sourcing practices into procurement decisions.
Define and report procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, risk metrics) to executive leadership.
Leadership Responsibilities
Teamwork
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members, empowering them to take ownership, deliver results, and grow.
Performance
– Lead by monitoring team performance, facilitating development and feedback conversations, setting clear objectives, and driving improvement initiatives to achieve results.
Integrity
– Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration to maintain a positive work environment, while ensuring all team members complete required compliance training.
Expertise
– Drive career progression and develop future leaders, while enhancing both your own and the team’s commercial and strategic awareness.
Evolving
– Champion continuous improvement, lead change initiatives, and support the team in navigating transformation successfully
Job Specific Education Required
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or equivalent discipline.
Professional qualification in Procurement (e.g. CIPS Level 6 or equivalent).
Post‑graduate qualification (e.g. MBA or master’s in supply chain management) is desirable
Work Experience Required
Significant experience in procurement and sourcing roles within industrial, construction, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
Proven success leading global procurement teams across direct and indirect categories.
Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
Experience of managing large‑scale, high‑value contracts and multi‑region suppliers.
Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or IFS preferred) and analytics tools.
Experience implementing digital procurement transformation or ERP system rollouts desirable
Skills & Knowledge Required
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Strong analytical and data‑driven approach with attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Global mindset, capable of managing complexity across cultures and geographies.
Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead change effectively.
High integrity with commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Advanced presentation and influencing skills for senior leadership engagement is desirable
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Remit & Responsibilities
Developing and executing the global procurement strategy aligned to company objectives for cost, quality, sustainability, and risk.
Leading and mentoring a global procurement leadership team, including direct supervision of the EMEAA procurement team.
Managing strategic supplier relationships and high‑value contracts across multiple regions. Ensuring compliance with procurement governance, policies, and legal requirements.
Driving digital transformation and continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems.
Major Responsibilities
Develop and own the global procurement strategy aligned with strategic goals.
Deliver measurable cost savings and total cost‑of‑ownership improvements through effective sourcing and supplier management.
Establish and manage a global supplier base to support operational performance, quality, and delivery standards.
Implement and maintain procurement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Lead transformation projects, including system implementation (SAP/IFS) and process optimisation.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, HSE, and Supply Chain to ensure procurement fully supports project delivery and regulatory requirements.
Integrate sustainability, ESG, and ethical sourcing practices into procurement decisions.
Define and report procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, risk metrics) to executive leadership.
Leadership Responsibilities
Teamwork
- Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members, empowering them to take ownership, deliver results, and grow.
Performance
– Lead by monitoring team performance, facilitating development and feedback conversations, setting clear objectives, and driving improvement initiatives to achieve results.
Integrity
– Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration to maintain a positive work environment, while ensuring all team members complete required compliance training.
Expertise
– Drive career progression and develop future leaders, while enhancing both your own and the team’s commercial and strategic awareness.
Evolving
– Champion continuous improvement, lead change initiatives, and support the team in navigating transformation successfully
Job Specific Education Required
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or equivalent discipline.
Professional qualification in Procurement (e.g. CIPS Level 6 or equivalent).
Post‑graduate qualification (e.g. MBA or master’s in supply chain management) is desirable
Work Experience Required
Significant experience in procurement and sourcing roles within industrial, construction, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
Proven success leading global procurement teams across direct and indirect categories.
Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
Experience of managing large‑scale, high‑value contracts and multi‑region suppliers.
Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or IFS preferred) and analytics tools.
Experience implementing digital procurement transformation or ERP system rollouts desirable
Skills & Knowledge Required
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
Strong analytical and data‑driven approach with attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Global mindset, capable of managing complexity across cultures and geographies.
Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead change effectively.
High integrity with commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Advanced presentation and influencing skills for senior leadership engagement is desirable
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