Head of Procurement
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £90,324.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 90324 - 90324 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Agile - London Office and Home, SE5 8FJ |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MAR20266671 |
Summary
Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ Interview Date: To be confirmedWe are seeking a strategic Head of Procurement to lead and further develop our procurement function. This senior role will shape strategy, deliver value for money, ensure compliance, and build strong supplier relationships aligned with organisational values and governance.This is an exciting opportunity to join The Salvation Army, recently ranked 23rd among the UK’s top 500 employers by the Financial Times for employee recommendations and an amazing opportunity to further your procurement career.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and delivery of the organisation’s procurement strategyProvide strategic and operational leadership to the procurement teamEnsure procurement activity delivers value for money, efficiency, and risk managementOversee compliant procurement processes in line with relevant regulations and internal policiesBuild and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliersLead on complex, high-value, and high-risk procurement exercisesDevelop robust contract management and supplier performance frameworksMonitor procurement performance and report on outcomes and savingsChampion ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible procurement practicesAbout You;You will be a confident and credible procurement leader with the ability to operate at senior level and influence across an organisation.Key requirements:Experience of working in and commitment to the charity or Not for Profit SectorSignificant experience in a senior procurement roleProven track record of leading procurement strategy and transformationStrong knowledge of procurement legislation, governance, and best practiceExperience managing and developing high-performing teamsExcellent stakeholder management and negotiation skillsStrong analytical and commercial awarenessProfessional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS or equivalent)Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder organisationKnowledge of sustainable or ethical procurement frameworksWhy Join Us?Opportunity to shape and lead a strategic functionCollaborative and values-driven working environmentCompetitive salary and benefits packageCommitment to learning, development, and flexible workingIn order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, relevant qualifications and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here. Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.