Head of Procurement

Location: Maidenhead, 2 days a week in the office, 3 from home
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £70k - 75k per annum
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri

What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead our global function and shape the future of procurement across the Commission. You'll oversee approximately £30 million of non-pay spend and play a key role in ensuring we achieve value for money while maintaining strong supplier relationships and robust governance.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, you'll work with colleagues across our international operations to drive improvements in the way we buy goods and services. You'll lead major sourcing projects, negotiate high-value contracts and help strengthen procurement practices across the organisation. You'll look for opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency and manage risk. You'll also help build stronger supplier management processes, use market insight to inform decision-making and support the delivery of our long-term strategic objectives.

This is an influential role with plenty of space to make an impact. It offers the chance to combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery while helping to shape procurement across a global organisation.

What You Need To Have

• Extensive procurement and supply chain management experience
• Experience leading procurement strategy across multiple regions or countries
• Strong commercial acumen and exceptional negotiation skills
• Significant experience operating at a senior leadership level
• A strong understanding of global procurement practices, supplier management and contract negotiation
• Knowledge of international trade regulations, compliance standards and procurement governance
• The ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive organisational change

Who We Are
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
• 1 privilege day, half day on Maundy Thursday, paid public holidays and paid time off between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
• Shopping discounts

How To Apply
If you believe your skillsets align with this opportunity, we welcome your application by clicking the apply now button.

This role will close when we have received a reasonable number of suitable applications.

We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.