Company mission
In the future, commerce will be instant, local, and seamless. What we now call "e-commerce" will simply be how we shop. But if we continue on the current path, its growth will come at a cost: more emissions, disconnected communities, and mounting pressure on small businesses.
Relay is building the logistics network that e-commerce should have had from the start. We're designed from the ground up for sustainability—environmental, social, and economic. By rethinking both the middle and last mile, we cut miles driven, reduce carbon emissions, lower costs, and return value to local communities.
We're also fixing the delivery experience itself. With Relay, shoppers can reschedule deliveries anytime and return items with a tap—we make it as easy to return something as it is to buy it.
Behind the scenes, we orchestrate this with cutting-edge tech: from smart routing and real-time planning to seamless tools that empower our ground teams.
We’re not just building the future, we're scaling it fast.
We just closed a $35M Series A, the largest ever for a logistics tech startup in Europe.
Brands like Vinted, TikTok, and Temu are choosing Relay to power their UK expansion.
We're growing at a top 0.01% among all European Series A startups.
About the role
We’re looking for a Head of Procurement to work directly with Joshua Brook the CFO. As the Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for establishing and optimising our procurement processes, vendor relationships, and sourcing strategies. You will play a key role in driving cost efficiency, ensuring supply chain resilience, and enabling scalable operations as we grow.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business goals
Build and manage a high-performing procurement function, including systems, policies, and reporting
Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with key suppliers and partners
Drive cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing and supplier performance management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Tech, Ops, Finance) to forecast demand and ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services
Monitor procurement KPIs and continuously improve purchasing efficiency and quality
Evaluate and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring compliance and sustainability in procurement practices
Support international sourcing and logistics as we expand into new markets
Implement procurement tools suited for scaling
What We’re Looking For
6–10+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing; ideally including leadership experience at a high-growth startup or dynamic environment
Proven ability to build procurement processes from scratch
Strong negotiation skills and experience with contract management
Ability to work hands-on and strategically in a lean, fast-paced environment
Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and procurement software
Excellent communication, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Familiarity with sustainability, ESG, or ethical sourcing practices a plus
The qualifications and experiences above act as a loose guide to what we’re looking for. We’d still love to hear from you if you have more or less experience, so long as the core skills can be demonstrated.
Relay is offering
Generous equity package
Performance bonus in the form of equity
High-performance culture with 2 promotion windows per year
25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
Bupa Global Business Premier health plan – including mental, dental, and optical cover
Enhanced Parental Leave:
20 weeks of fully paid maternity leave
4 weeks of fully paid paternity leave
Contributory pension scheme
Friday office lunches
Access to cutting-edge AI tooling
Hybrid working from our dog-friendly Shoreditch office
Free gym membership via our co-working spaces
Cycle-to-work scheme
Regular team socials, events, and offsites!!