Head of Procurement
Core
Establish and lead a best-in-class procurement function from the ground up for an IT Services and Consulting business, setting strategy, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings.
Role type
Head of Procurement (Executive)
Builds
Procurement operating model, supplier governance frameworks, and cost-saving initiatives for IT, software licensing, and professional services.
Domain
IT Services and Consulting
Required skills
Procurement strategy, supplier relationship management, contract lifecycle management, cost optimization, team leadership, risk management, P2P process ownership, category management, negotiation, compliance governance
Preferred skills
MCIPS qualification, IIPMM membership, experience in Technology Consulting/Professional Services, building procurement functions from scratch, knowledge of Irish/EU procurement regulations, public sector framework procurement familiarity
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools
Responsibilities
Define and implement procurement strategy aligned to business growth; drive delivery of annual cost saving targets; own end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process; lead strategic sourcing for high-value categories; manage contracts from inception to renewal; build and manage strategic supplier relationships; report procurement KPIs to CFO and executive leadership
Seniority
Executive, hands-on leader
