Head of Procurement

Group Head of Procurement

Full time permanent

Citywest

The Role

A strategic results driven Group Head of Procurement responsible for driving procurement excellence, streamlining supplier networks and delivering sustainable cost efficiencies for all indirect goods and services across the organisation. This role will lead supplier performance initiatives and cross functional cost rationalisation programs to support the organisation's financial and operational goals.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for indirect categories aligned with business objectives.
• Lead cross functional initiatives to identify and implement cost rationalisation opportunities.
• Conduct market research, RFPs, and supplier evaluations to support decision making.

Supplier Consolidation & Management

• Analyse supplier base across divisions to identify consolidation opportunities.
• Negotiate and establish framework agreements with preferred suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance management and continuous improvement programs.

Cost Optimisation

• Conduct spend analysis and benchmarking to uncover cost saving opportunities.
• Implement strategic sourcing methodologies to reduce total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with finance and operations to track and report savings.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through robust supplier selection and diversification strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business units to align sourcing strategies with operational needs.
• Communicate procurement goals and progress to senior leadership.

Contract Negotiation & Cost Optimisation

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to maximise value and minimise risk.
• Drive cost savings through competitive bidding, volume discounts, and supplier consolidation.

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 10 years of procurement experience, with proven success in cost reduction and supplier consolidation.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organisation.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills across all levels of the organisation.

COMPETENCIES

• Positive can do attitude with a focus on action.
• Pursues excellence, with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player across functions.
• Self starter with initiative and drive.
• Resilient under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Uniphar Background

Uniphar Group is a rapidly expanding diversified healthcare services business with a global footprint and a proud heritage in Ireland. Since becoming a publicly listed company in 2019, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions, strengthening its international reach. With a workforce of more than 3,000 spread across Ireland, United Kingdom, Mainland Europe, MENA and the USA, Uniphar is a trusted global partner to pharma and medtech manufacturers, working to improve patient access to medicines and treatments worldwide.

Uniphar provides outsourced and specialised services to its clients, leveraging strong relationships with 200+ of the world's best known pharmaco medical manufacturers across multiple geographies, enabled by cutting edge digital technology and expert teams. Uniphar is organised into three key divisions: Uniphar Supply Chain & Retail, Uniphar Medtech and Uniphar Pharma.

Culture at Uniphar

• People First approach - do the right thing and take a stand for our people.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit - adaptability, commitment and resilience embodied in our way of working.
• Common Purpose - connects our diversified businesses and people.
• Trust - at the heart of how we operate.

How we'd like to work together

As a global team, there is flexibility to be based in one of Uniphar's offices or work from home. There may be a need for face to face meetings in other locations as needed. Some flexibility is required to interact with colleagues or clients in their time zones, offering a flexible, progressive way of supporting it through our Hybrid Working philosophy.

Please note that Uniphar is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate and welcome all responses.