Head of Global Procurement

Position Title: Head of Global Procurement 

Reporting To:  Director, Global Supply Chain Management

Responsible for leading the global procurement function to ensure CRC Evans sources goods and services in the most efficient, cost-effective, quality-driven, sustainable, and risk-controlled way. This role sets global procurement strategies, builds high-performing supplier networks, negotiates optimal commercial terms, and delivers measurable value through cost savings, cash flow optimization, risk reduction, improved lead times, and enhanced supply-chain resilience to support CRC Evans’ operations worldwide.

Remit & Responsibilities:

• Developing and executing the global procurement strategy aligned to company objectives for cost, quality, sustainability, and risk. 
• Leading and mentoring a global procurement leadership team, including direct supervision of the EMEAA procurement team. 
• Managing strategic supplier relationships and high-value contracts across multiple regions. 
• Ensuring compliance with procurement governance, policies, and legal requirements. 
• Driving digital transformation and continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems. 

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and own the global procurement strategy aligned with CRC Evans’ strategic goals.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and total cost-of-ownership improvements through effective sourcing and supplier management. 
• Establish and manage a global supplier base to support operational performance, quality, and delivery standards. 
• Implement and maintain procurement governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. 
• Lead transformation projects, including system implementation (SAP/IFS) and process optimisation. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, HSE, and Supply Chain to ensure procurement fully supports project delivery and regulatory requirements. 
• Integrate sustainability, ESG, and ethical sourcing practices into procurement decisions. 
• Define and report procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, risk metrics) to executive leadership. 

Leadership Responsibilities

• Teamwork – Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members, empowering them to take ownership, deliver results, and grow. 
• Performance – Lead by monitoring team performance, facilitating development and feedback conversations, setting clear objectives, and driving improvement initiatives to achieve results. 
• Integrity – Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration to maintain a positive work environment, while ensuring all team members complete required compliance training. 
• Expertise – Drive career progression and develop future leaders, while enhancing both your own and the team’s commercial and strategic awareness. 
• Evolving – Champion continuous improvement, lead change initiatives, and support the team in navigating transformation successfully. 

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

1. All employees have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their actions at work.
2. Employees must conduct assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and comply with all Health, Safety & Environmental rules, policies, procedures, regulations, and codes of practice.
3. Employees must co-operate with management and co-workers to help everyone meet their legal obligations.
4. Employees must follow any instructions or HSE training provided by the Company and report any hazards, injuries, or ill health that present a serious and imminent risk.

Additional requirements:

1. Promote a strong safety culture through supplier selection and management processes. 
2. Ensure all procurement activities consider product safety, quality, and compliance with HSE standards. 

Job Specific Education Required

Essential: 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or equivalent discipline.
• Professional qualification in Procurement (e.g. CIPS Level 6 or equivalent).

Desirable: 

• Post-graduate qualification (e.g. MBA or master’s in supply chain management).

Work Experience Required

Essential: 

• Significant experience (10+ years) in procurement and sourcing roles within industrial, construction, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven success leading global procurement teams across direct and indirect categories.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
• Experience of managing large-scale, high-value contracts and multi-region suppliers.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or IFS preferred) and analytics tools.

Desirable: 

• Experience implementing digital procurement transformation or ERP system rollouts

Skills and Knowledge Required: 

Essential:

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Global mindset, capable of managing complexity across cultures and geographies.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to lead change effectively.
• High integrity with commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing 

Desirable: 

• Advanced presentation and influencing skills for senior leadership engagement.

We look forward to hearing from you