OverviewWe work together. Your team and the people you will work with. You’ll report to the Senior Group Financial Controller and align into the Finance function. The role will manage a small team of Procurement specialists. Cross-functional working is critical in this role and you will work closely with key stakeholders with procurement accountabilities across the organisation (e.g., Commercial, Technology and Legal).What you’ll doSet up and develop a hybrid procurement approach at UW that standardises and embeds best-practice processes for procuring services and goods.Support and partner with in-function Procurement leads to develop procurement tools, processes and reporting that are consistent, trackable, scalable and adaptable.Turn procurement activities into measurable financial benefits, maintaining a central view of all procurement activity and ensuring alignment with financial targets and priorities.Drive cost efficiencies across multiple procurement categories by identifying and delivering opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and value creation across UW contracts and procurement activity.Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to forecast, track, and report savings and procurement impact across UW.Partner with the Legal team to ensure robust contract governance, compliance, and risk mitigation in all sourcing and supplier agreements.Lead or support high-value or cross-functional procurement projects, applying project management discipline to deliver initiatives on time, within budget, and with clear outcomes.Develop and implement business-wide procurement strategies, policies, and frameworks that support operational excellence and long-term sustainability while allowing for department-specific approaches.Identify opportunities to leverage existing or new technologies to improve visibility and efficiency of procurement processes across the business.Maintain strong supplier relationships and lead negotiations to deliver favourable commercial outcomes while ensuring service quality.Qualifications and experienceSignificant experience in a senior procurement role across multiple categories and sectors (e.g., professional services, IT, marketing, operations, utilities, etc.).Proven experience translating procurement activity into tangible financial benefits and delivering significant cost savings.Experience working in or alongside decentralised procurement functions in complex matrixed organisations.Demonstrable experience working cross-functionally with Commercial, Finance and Legal teams.Proven ability to lead procurement initiatives and cross-functional projects from concept through to delivery.MCIPS qualification or equivalent is desirable.Experience within a fast-paced and evolving FTSE 250+ organisation is advantageous.Experience of implementing procurement software is beneficial but not essential. Willingness to drive change and optimise through technology.Benefits and working arrangementsIndustry-competitive salary (details shared in early conversations).Share options and a Save as You Earn scheme.Hybrid working with 2 days in the office (flexible arrangements considered).Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker, discount on services, and access to Perkbox rewards.Matched contribution pension and life assurance up to 4x salary; free mortgage advice and a financial wellbeing tool.Family-friendly policies and access to private health insurance, an Employee Assistance line, and a free Virtual GP. Wellbeing resources via the Unmind app.Belonging groups to support an inclusive workplace and opportunities for career development through learning and coaching.Additional informationFunctional language: We welcome applications from diverse and varied backgrounds. A background check will be required if offered a role at UW. Equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone are provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr