An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Director to join a renowned organisation in Liverpool, offering the chance to shape and lead procurement activity at a strategic level. This pivotal role is designed for someone who thrives on making a tangible impact across an entire organisation, driving forward procurement excellence and embedding sustainable practices.

The successful candidate will play a key part in developing and implementing procurement strategies that deliver value for money, foster collaboration, and support the institution’s mission of improving lives. If you are passionate about responsible procurement, continuous improvement, and leading high-performing teams within a values-driven environment, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Shape the future of procurement by developing and implementing institution-wide strategies that prioritise sustainability, efficiency, and value for money.
Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements within a collaborative and supportive leadership team committed to professional development and wellbeing.
Be part of an inclusive community where your expertise will drive transformation projects, enhance reporting capabilities, and foster best practice across all areas of procurement.

What you'll do

As Procurement Director, you will be entrusted with steering the overall direction of procurement activity across a large-scale organisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with senior leaders from finance, planning, change management, and other professional services to ensure that every aspect of procurement aligns with key objectives. You will be instrumental in embedding sustainable approaches into all purchasing decisions while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. By nurturing your team’s talents through supportive leadership and championing continuous improvement initiatives, you will help create an environment where innovation flourishes. Your ability to build strong internal networks will enable you to influence stakeholders at all levels while maintaining external connections ensures access to sector-leading best practices. Success in this role means delivering measurable value for money through efficient processes, transparent reporting mechanisms, and a culture of shared responsibility for responsible procurement.

Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive procurement strategies that align with key goals and promote sustainable practices throughout all departments.
Oversee all aspects of contract management, including the creation, refinement, and enforcement of systems and policies to ensure compliance with statutory legislation.
Champion sustainable procurement initiatives with a focus on circular economy principles and effective supply chain management in partnership with relevant teams.
Ensure the procurement framework delivers demonstrable value for money by establishing robust reporting metrics and evidencing savings through demand and supplier management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key budget holders and professional service directors to encourage shared understanding and best practice in procurement activities.
Provide inspirational leadership, management, and strategic direction for the procurement team, fostering motivation, growth opportunities, and a service-led approach.
Drive continuous transformation programmes aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of procurement support.
Identify, plan, and deliver key improvement projects such as system developments that streamline processes, improve service delivery, and enhance reporting through standard dashboards and KPIs.

What you bring

To excel as Procurement Director in this environment you will bring substantial experience managing complex contracts coupled with deep knowledge of procurement frameworks. Your background should include successfully leading multidisciplinary teams through periods of transformation while maintaining focus on stakeholder needs. A commitment to sustainability is essential; you should be adept at integrating responsible sourcing principles into everyday operations. Your interpersonal strengths will allow you to connect meaningfully with colleagues across all levels fostering cooperation rather than competition and your analytical mindset ensures that reporting metrics are not only accurate but also actionable. Experience navigating regulatory requirements is vital as is your ability to adapt quickly within evolving contexts. Above all else your approachability combined with a passion for nurturing talent sets you apart as someone who inspires confidence among peers whilst advancing organisational goals.

Extensive experience in contract management within large or complex organisations where cross-departmental collaboration is essential for success.
Proven track record of leading procurement functions at a senior level with significant responsibility for strategy development and implementation.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries to achieve shared objectives in challenging environments.
Experience delivering process improvements or system enhancements that result in greater efficiency or cultural change within an organisation.
Strong understanding of public contracts regulations as well as current trends in sustainable procurement practices including circular economy principles.
Exceptional leadership skills with evidence of motivating teams towards high performance while supporting their professional growth through training opportunities.
Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to build trust-based relationships with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds both internally and externally.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively under tight timelines without compromising quality or compliance standards.
Commitment to upholding equality, diversity, inclusion policies alongside customer service excellence when engaging with colleagues or external partners.

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Procurement Director - 12 month FTC

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