Head of Procurement - Leeds

Head of Procurement - Facilities Management

Location – Hybrid working (either London, Leeds or Motherwell)

Apleona is a UK provider of integrated facilities management. With a client base that extends across 350 UK operational sites, we employ over 1800 talented people to deliver service solutions that work for our clients. Our culture is fast paced, challenging and above all, friendly and we are looking for you to join us!

Apleona are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Head of Procurement to lead our UK procurement strategy. In this senior leadership role, you'll manage high-value supplier relationships, drive cost-saving initiatives, and ensure compliance across our procurement operations. If you're a strong communicator with strategic vision and a passion for innovation, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement UK-wide procurement strategy
• Lead and inspire a high-performing procurement team
• Manage multi-million-pound budgets and strategic sourcing
• Build strong supplier partnerships and oversee contract management
• Ensure procurement compliance and support audit processes

What you will bring:

• A degree in Procurement, Business, Supply Chain or a technical field
  CIPS or equivalent certification (desirable)
• Demonstrable leadership experience in procurement, ideally within UK facilities management
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law, and compliance
  Strong financial acumen and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• A commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and continuous improvement

At Apleona UK, you’ll have the opportunity to shape procurement strategy on a national scale, contribute to our growth, and work with a team that values excellence and innovation.

In return, we’ll provide you with full training once you start and make sure that you have everything you need to do a great job and be part of our growing team. You will also have access to the following Apleona employee benefits that will be available to you as soon as you start.

• 25 holiday days, plus bank holidays
• Monthly car allowance
• Healthcare cover
• Life assurance
• Employee discounts via Perkbox
• Access to a virtual GP and a health & wellbeing app
• Plenty of Training & Development

Apleona is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to recruit a diverse and inclusive workforce. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs. Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now!