Head of Procurement

About the role

We are seeking an experienced procurement leader to join a regulated organisation in Bristol as Head of Procurement. The role oversees procurement, supplier management, facilities and estates, shaping strategy and delivering commercial value across a complex third‑party landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Define and deliver the procurement and supplier management strategy.
• Lead high‑performing teams across procurement, facilities and estates.
• Drive best practice in sourcing, contracts, supplier risk and vendor performance.
• Support operational resilience, regulatory compliance and ESG objectives.
• Influence senior executives and Board stakeholders on risk and commercial decisions.
• Deliver measurable savings, value and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Significant procurement leadership experience within a regulated environment.
• Expertise across procurement, outsourcing, supplier management and commercial contracting.
• Strong knowledge of third‑party risk, operational resilience and regulatory governance.
• Proven track record of leading transformation and high‑performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strategic mindset with ability to influence at Executive and Board level.
• CIPS qualification (or equivalent) desirable.

What we offer

• Strategic leadership role with broad remit covering procurement, supplier governance, facilities and estates.
• Opportunity to shape and modernise a critical business function.
• Hybrid working and excellent flexibility.