Procurement Director - Consultancy

1st Executive Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth consultancy is seeking a Director to lead complex procurement and contract advisory services across infrastructure and defence sectors. This senior-level opportunity allows for significant impact through shaping services and leading important client portfolios. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic leadership skills and a proven ability to manage high-performing teams. Located anywhere in the UK, this role requires commercial acumen and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading strategic procurement and commercial activity.
• Strong track record delivering complex procurement in infrastructure and defence.
• Proven ability to lead and grow high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value client portfolios across complex programmes.
• Set and oversee procurement strategies influencing senior decision-making.
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients.

Skills

Strategic direction

Senior leadership

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Location: Anywhere in UK

Our client is seeking a Director to join their growing procurement and contract advisory practice, leading complex programmes across infrastructure, defence, energy and the wider built environment. This senior role sits below Partner and offers the opportunity to shape service lines, lead major client portfolios and support the continued expansion of a high-growth consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value client portfolios and provide strategic direction across complex, multi-year programmes.
• Set and oversee procurement and commercial strategies that influence senior leadership decision-making.
• Provide senior leadership across end-to-end procurement delivery, including tendering, evaluation and negotiation.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior clients, acting as a key advisor.
• Lead and develop teams across multiple disciplines to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Drive business development activity, shaping propositions and leading major bids.
• Contribute to the growth and evolution of the procurement and contract advisory service.
• Significant experience leading strategic procurement and commercial activity on major programmes.
• Strong track record delivering complex, end-to-end procurement within infrastructure, defence or similar environments.
• Proven ability to lead and grow high-performing teams.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills at senior levels.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills and market insight.
• Experience supporting business development and winning new work.
• Confident operating in a high-growth consultancy with multiple priorities.
• Security Clearance (SC) is advantageous, though not required