Head of Procurement - #2119818

Head of Procurement

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Head of Procurement

As Head of Procurement, you will lead the procurement function, delivering a commercially focused, value-driven procurement strategy across ATG's UK estate of theatres, venues, and corporate offices.

Reporting to the UK Hospitality Director, you will be responsible for developing procurement capability, driving cost efficiencies, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring robust governance across all third-party spend.

The primary focus of the role is Food & Beverage and hospitality-led procurement, with broader responsibility spanning Goods & Services Not for Resale (GNFR), encompassing strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, and supplier performance across both areas.

You will partner with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure procurement supports operational excellence, commercial growth, and exceptional customer experiences.

Key responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a UK-wide procurement strategy aligned with ATG's commercial and operational objectives.
• Lead the Procurement function, providing strategic direction, governance, and best practice.
• Build a high-performing procurement capability through coaching, development, and continuous improvement.
• Champion procurement as a trusted business partner, embedding commercial thinking across the organisation.

Category Management

Own and develop procurement strategies across a broad range of spend categories. Food & Beverage is the lead category, covering everything from supplier sourcing and menu-aligned product ranges to margin management across 33 venues in the West End and regional locations. The broader portfolio extends into:

• Food & Beverage
• Goods Not for Resale (GNFR)
• Corporate Services
• Facilities Management
• Property-related procurement

Responsibilities include:

• Building category strategies
• Market analysis
• Supplier sourcing
• Competitive tendering
• Commercial negotiations
• Lifecycle contract management

Commercial Management

• Deliver agreed annual savings and value creation targets.
• Maximise commercial value through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation.
• Negotiate robust commercial terms and contractual agreements.
• Lead procurement activity for contracts exceeding £50k annual value.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Establish supplier performance frameworks, KPIs and service reviews.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the supply base.
• Manage supplier risk and business continuity planning.
• Ensure contractual compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and governance requirements.
• Develop procurement policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Maintain robust audit trails and procurement records.
• Ensure procurement activity supports regulatory and contractual compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships across Operations, Finance, Property, Facilities, Food & Beverage, and Theatre teams.
• Provide expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders.
• Promote procurement best practice across the organisation.
• Lead communication around procurement initiatives, supplier changes, and category strategies.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Manage procurement processes within ATG's ERP system.
• Drive improvements in procurement technology and reporting.
• Develop spend analytics to identify opportunities and support decision making.
• Standardise procurement processes.

We're looking for an experienced procurement leader who combines strong commercial acumen with excellent relationship-building skills. You'll be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience in strategic procurement and category management.
• Proven success delivering measurable commercial savings.
• Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Experience developing procurement strategies across multiple categories.
• Excellent supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading procurement projects and business change initiatives.
• Strong analytical and commercial decision-making capability.
• A collaborative leadership style with experience managing and developing teams.
• The ability to prioritise effectively within a fast-paced environment.

A background in hospitality, food & beverage, or restaurant procurement is essential. Broader experience in retail, grocery, or other multi-site consumer-facing sectors is also valued.

Essential

• Strategic sourcing and procurement
• Category management
• Commercial negotiation
• Contract management
• Supplier relationship management
• Supply chain optimisation
• Procurement governance
• Budget management
• Commercial analysis
• ERP procurement systems
• Project management
• Leadership and team development
• Stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement

Qualifications

Essential

• CIPS Level 4 or above (or equivalent procurement qualification) or working towards MCIPS.
• Demonstrable procurement leadership experience, ideally gained within hospitality, food & beverage, restaurants, or a comparable multi-site consumer environment.