Head of Procurement Recruitment
The Head of Procurement is often the single most impactful hire a mid-market business can make. We recruit this role with the seriousness it deserves — structured search, rigorous assessment, and access to procurement leaders who are achieving results, not just seeking a move.
Head of Procurement Search
In many mid-market organisations, the Head of Procurement carries the full weight of the function — building capability, managing supplier relationships, delivering savings programmes, and influencing commercial decision-making at a senior level. This is a complex role that requires both operational depth and strategic presence. We work with businesses at a critical inflection point: post-acquisition, during a period of rapid growth, or where procurement has historically been underinvested and is now being professionalised. Our search process is designed to find candidates who can hit the ground running and build lasting procurement capability.
A strong Head of Procurement doesn't just manage suppliers — they reframe how the business thinks about cost, risk, and value creation.
We recruit Head of Procurement roles for businesses with spend portfolios ranging from £20m to £500m+, across direct and indirect categories, and in both centralised and decentralised procurement structures.
Head of Procurement Roles We Recruit
Roles We Recruit
Head of Procurement
Functional leadership of all procurement activity, typically reporting to CFO, COO or CPO.
Head of Strategic Sourcing
Leadership of sourcing strategy and supplier selection across key spend categories.
Head of Indirect Procurement
Ownership of indirect spend categories including facilities, professional services, technology and marketing.
Head of Direct Procurement
Leadership of direct material sourcing for manufacturing, FMCG and engineering organisations.
Head of Procurement Operations
Management of procurement systems, process, compliance and reporting frameworks.
Industries We Cover
Industry Expertise
We recruit Head of Procurement appointments across a wide range of sectors where procurement maturity and commercial outcomes go hand in hand.
Industries
- Manufacturing
- Business Services
- FMCG
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Technology
- Construction & Infrastructure
- Retail
Growth Environments
- Mid-market growth businesses
- PE-backed portfolio companies
- Family-owned enterprises
- Corporate subsidiaries
Our Approach
Why Adderleys
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Procurement Leadership Insights
Senior Procurement Leaders: Access Market Intelligence That Moves Your Career Forward.
The most sought-after procurement leaders aren't just actively searching — they're positioning themselves ahead of the market. We work with Procurement Directors, Heads of Procurement, CPOs, and senior strategic sourcing professionals who want to understand where leadership demand is growing, how their profile compares to the current executive market, and where the highest-value opportunities are emerging across supply chain, manufacturing, and operationally complex businesses.
Register Your ProfileWhat You Receive
- Executive procurement opportunity pipeline, including confidential mandates
- Market insight on procurement leadership demand by sector
- Professional positioning analysis for senior procurement professionals
- Strategic career guidance from specialist executive search consultants
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