Head of Procurement & Sustainability Partnerships

Riverford Organic Farmers Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic food company in the UK is seeking a Head of Procurement to shape its sourcing strategy and drive commercial performance. This role involves overseeing procurement teams, managing supplier partnerships, and supporting sustainability objectives. Candidates should have extensive experience in direct and indirect procurement, strong management skills, and proficiency with procurement systems. Offered salary is £75,000 per annum with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

33 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays)

Ethical and generous company pension scheme

Annual profit share

Discounted organic meals

Free organic fruit and veg

Qualifications

• Experience in direct and indirect procurement.
• Skills in contract negotiation and P&L management.
• Proficiency in ERP and market intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sourcing strategy for direct goods.
• Support departments in purchasing indirect goods.
• Drive commercial performance and supplier partnerships.

Skills

Experience in both direct and indirect procurement or strategic sourcing

Management across multicategory portfolios

FMCG and commodity market expertise

Proven costs saving, contract negotiation, and P&L management experience

Positive communication, direction, and team management skills

Proficiency with procurement systems (ERP, market intelligence tools)

Education

Formal procurement qualification to CIPS level 6 or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Market intelligence tools

Job description

A leading organic food company in the UK is seeking a Head of Procurement to shape its sourcing strategy and drive commercial performance. This role involves overseeing procurement teams, managing supplier partnerships, and supporting sustainability objectives. Candidates should have extensive experience in direct and indirect procurement, strong management skills, and proficiency with procurement systems. Offered salary is £75,000 per annum with hybrid working options available.