Procurement Director

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Procurement Director to lead our procurement function through a period of rapid growth and transformation. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our procurement strategy, ensuring the function is fully aligned with our business objectives, values, and commitment to sustainability.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership, building a high-performing procurement team, optimising supplier partnerships, and embedding responsible and ethical practices across our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, communicate, and deliver a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with growth objectives and values, embedding sustainability and ethics.

Define and track procurement KPIs to measure performance and success.

Lead and restructure the procurement team to support scaling, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and succession planning.

Drive transformation across procurement operations by embedding best practices, processes, and systems that enable agility and efficiency.

Collaborate with senior stakeholders (Finance, Operations, IT, Sustainability) to ensure procurement supports core business and sustainability targets.

Build and manage supplier relationships to deliver innovation, value, risk mitigation, and alignment with sustainability standards.

Oversee procurement governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks with a strong focus on ethical and environmental responsibility.

Manage procurement budgets and champion continuous improvement, cost optimisation, and value creation.

Use analytics and market intelligence to drive informed, data-led sourcing decisions.

Negotiate complex, high-value contracts, ensuring sustainability and ethical commitments are embedded and enforced.

Mentor, develop, and inspire procurement talent, fostering a culture of engagement, adaptability, and excellence.

About You

You will be an accomplished procurement leader with the vision and expertise to transform and scale the function in a fast-paced, growing business.

Knowledge & Skills:

Proven track record in a senior procurement leadership role in a business of comparable scale (£100m+ turnover), ideally within a fast-growing or transformational environment.

Demonstrable experience building and restructuring procurement teams.

Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement transformation.

Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.

Proficiency with procurement technologies and systems.

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field; professional qualifications (e.g., CIPS) desirable, particularly with a focus on sustainable procurement.

Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.

Proven ability to deliver cost savings, drive value creation, and embed sustainability outcomes.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to shape a procurement function at a pivotal stage of business growth. You will have the autonomy to lead transformational change, influence executive decision-making, and embed ethical and sustainable procurement practices that drive long-term value for both our business and the wider community.

Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.