Procurement Director Recruitment

The Procurement Director sits at the intersection of operational delivery and strategic intent. They must manage day-to-day procurement performance while building a long-term commercial strategy that aligns with the business's growth objectives. In many organisations, this is one of the highest-value appointments the business will make — and one of the most difficult to get right. Adderleys conducts Procurement Director searches using a retained, structured methodology. We begin every assignment with a detailed client briefing to understand not just the role requirements, but the commercial context, the cultural dynamics, and the strategic priorities that will define success. We then conduct a thorough market search, assess candidates against those criteria, and present a recommended shortlist of exceptional individuals.

A Procurement Director who combines functional credibility with board-level commercial language can transform the perceived value of procurement within the business — and unlock investment in the function as a result.

We recruit Procurement Directors for businesses across the commercial spectrum — from PE-backed businesses at 100-day pace to listed groups with complex governance requirements. Each search is tailored to the precise commercial and cultural context of the client.