Head of procurement

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We are now looking for an inspiring and strategic Head of Procurement to shape the future of procurement at Sense and ensure our resources deliver maximum impact for the people we support. This is a hybrid position, working 2-3 days per week from our office in Selly Oak, Birmingham. As our new Head of Procurement you’ll lead the organisation’s procurement strategy, overseeing around £24m of annual corporate expenditure.

Reporting to the Chief Finance and Commercial Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving sustainable value, innovation, and resilience across all areas of spend.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead transformation – embedding digital capability, strong governance and ethical leadership across the organisation. You’ll lead and develop a small, high‑performing team, while working collaboratively across departments to optimise procurement practices that support Sense’s long‑term financial sustainability.

• Develop and deliver a national procurement strategy that maximises value, reduces risk and ensures long‑term sustainability.
• Lead the transformation of procurement through digital tools, insight‑led decision making and data‑driven performance.
• Build strategic partnerships with suppliers, championing innovation, social value and ethical sourcing.
• Drive continuous improvement, accountability and excellence across procurement operations.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the leadership team, influencing strategy and supporting best‑in‑class commercial governance.

• You bring significant senior‑level procurement experience across indirect categories.
• You’ve led multi‑disciplinary teams and delivered measurable commercial results.
• You’re confident, collaborative and highly skilled in building relationships across all levels.
• You combine strategic capability with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• You hold (or working towards) MCIPS qualification.
• You’re passionate about driving ethical, sustainable and inclusive procurement practices that align with Sense’s mission and values.

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability‑confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

If you share these values and want to lead a function that helps a truly meaningful organisation deliver more impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone’s contribution is valued and we ensure they’re given the opportunity to realise their potential.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from under‑represented Global Majority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.