Procurement Transformation Lead

Overview

In this role you will lead and shape procurement transformation initiatives across the Source-to-Pay lifecycle, partnering with Procurement, Finance, Technology and operations to improve models, processes and technology. You’ll balance strategic direction with hands-on delivery to drive efficiency, governance and measurable benefits in a large organisation. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge ProcureTech and a chance to influence how the function operates across the enterprise. You will work in a collaborative, transformation-focused environment that values continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• annual performance bonus
• car allowance
• private healthcare
• hybrid & flexible working
• generous pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement transformation initiatives across the Source-to-Pay lifecycle
• Review and optimise procurement processes, policies and operating models
• Identify inefficiencies, risks and capability gaps
• Design and implement future-state procurement processes
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the development and delivery of long-term procurement transformation roadmaps
• Assess and optimise procurement technology landscapes
• Support procurement system implementation and enhancement projects
• Develop technology roadmaps aligning with business objectives
• Drive adoption and utilisation of procurement platforms and digital tools
• Evaluate emerging ProcureTech solutions and market innovations
• Embed procurement governance into day-to-day operations
• Support implementation of procurement policies and controls
• Improve stakeholder compliance with procurement processes
• Develop scalable governance frameworks and standards
• Reduce operational and supplier risk through improved controls and oversight
• Ensure procurement best practice is embedded throughout the organisation
• Build strong relationships across functions
• Lead change management activities across transformation programmes
• Influence stakeholders to adopt new processes and ways of working
• Communicate transformation goals, progress and benefits effectively
• Support organisational readiness for technology and process change
• Conduct current-state assessments and gap analysis exercises
• Support business case development and transformation planning
• Manage multiple workstreams, projects and priorities simultaneously
• Deliver process redesign and implementation programmes
• Measure and track benefits realisation
• Ensure successful execution of strategic procurement initiatives

Key requirements

• Experience within Procurement Transformation, Procurement Excellence or Procurement Operations
• Strong understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
• Proven experience delivering procurement transformation programmes
• Experience redesigning and improving procurement processes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills
• Experience implementing or optimising procurement technology platforms
• Knowledge of procurement governance, policy and compliance frameworks
• Experience operating within large, complex organisations

• Stakeholder engagement
• Change management
• Communication
• SAP
• SAP Ariba
• Coupa

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