Procurement Excellence Lead

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Job Title: Procurement Excellence Lead

Location: UK - London preferred (Hybrid)

Reports to: Group Head of Procurement

About the role

We are looking for a Procurement Excellence Lead to help shape how BSI's Group Procurement function operates as it continues its transformation.

Acting as a senior partner to the Group Head of Procurement, you will own the execution side of the procurement operating model - bringing consistency to ways of working, governance, digital enablement, templates, Supplier Relationship Management and the operational delivery of sustainable procurement and Scope 3 priorities.

This role is about making procurement easier to execute well: creating practical standards, tools and controls that are scalable, auditable and proportionate, while helping the function build confidence, capability and stronger day-to-day delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and continually improve end-to-end procurement ways of working across Source-to-Contract and Supplier Management.

• Translate procurement policy and strategy into practical guidance, clear roles, decision points and minimum standards that teams can apply consistently.

• Ensure procurement processes are proportionate to value and risk while supporting defensible decision-making, audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

• Act as business owner for procurement enablement and tooling, shaping requirements and driving adoption of eSourcing, SRM, CLM and related digital solutions.

• Own the procurement template and toolkit library, including RFx packs, pricing schedules, evaluation models, moderation packs and award documentation.

• Drive consistent use of standard sourcing approaches and act as a centre of expertise for complex or high-risk procurement activity.

• Lead the governance framework for Supplier Relationship Management, including supplier segmentation, governance cadence, scorecards and escalation pathways.

• Lead the operational enablement of Procurement's Scope 3 strategy, embedding sustainability considerations into sourcing, supplier engagement and SRM.

• Work closely with Sustainability, Finance, Risk, Legal, Internal Audit, IT and Transformation teams to align governance, data and control requirements.

• Define and track management information that demonstrates adoption, quality and maturity across procurement ways of working.

• Support the Group Head of Procurement with senior stakeholder, audit and governance materials and with the operational delivery of the procurement transformation roadmap.

What we're looking for

• Extensive experience in procurement, procurement transformation or procurement operating model design.

• Strong understanding of Source-to-Contract, procurement governance, supplier management and audit requirements.

• Proven ability to design and embed standard ways of working, templates and toolkits at scale.

• Experience supporting or leading procurement digital enablement, including eSourcing, SRM, CLM or comparable platforms.

• Experience enabling sustainable procurement or Scope 3 objectives through procurement processes and supplier engagement.

• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate strategy and policy into practical execution.

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to operate at senior leadership level.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to simplify complex requirements into usable guidance.

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.

Highly desirable

• Experience building procurement capability or learning frameworks.

• Experience operating in regulated, audit-focused or otherwise complex organisational environments.

• Continuous improvement, change or transformation experience.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package in an independent and varied Global environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. 

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!

D&I Policy

BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support your participation, please inform us upon applying.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

At BSI, we exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Their work builds trust in businesses and communities and enhances lives.

Now we’re looking for passionate people to help us take on society’s biggest challenges. You’ll partner with key stakeholders to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world. Together, we’ll create solutions to global challenges like the climate crisis and how AI will be used.

You’ll do rewarding, purpose-led work that impacts people’s health, safety and wellbeing. Your integrity will earn the trust of our stakeholders as we raise awareness of the difference we make to people around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries across the globe.

Are you looking to grow your career in an organization that supports your development and performance? You can be your best self, do your best work and make a difference here, because life at BSI is

#NotYourStandardCareer.

Be part of our future.