Fractional Procurement Lead
Core
Establish and drive procurement capability across the Group, leading strategy, supplier management, and commercial negotiations to deliver sustainable value and operational efficiencies.
Role type
Fractional Procurement Lead (Strategic IC)
Builds
Group-wide procurement strategy, governance frameworks, and supplier relationships
Domain
Retail, consumer goods, apparel, multi-site businesses
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, procurement strategy development, governance framework design, spend analysis, category management, stakeholder influencing, commercial acumen, AI/technology integration for procurement
Preferred skills
Experience in consulting, advisory, interim, or fractional leadership roles, experience in retail/consumer goods/apparel
Technologies
AI tools for procurement efficiency
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a Group-wide procurement strategy aligned to business objectives; Identify and deliver sustainable cost savings and value-creation opportunities across key spend categories; Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, tender processes and supplier negotiations; Establish procurement policies, governance frameworks and best-practice processes; Manage supplier relationships and contract performance to maximise value and minimise risk; Review and optimise spend across categories including logistics, technology, packaging, marketing, professional services and retail operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (Fractional/Interim)