Head of Procurement - Property & Business Services

Stonegate Group are looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Procurement, to oversee all Property and other indirect functions' procurement. The successful candidate will lead strategies that drive efficiencies, improve the Group's P&L performance, and ensure strong supplier partnerships and contract management. As a leader, Head of Procurement will have a strong stakeholder map and work closely with key business units, including operations, property, commercial, and marketing, to ensure aligned and effective procurement strategy and practices across the organisation. You will be responsible for ensuring robust contracts and driving cost efficiencies while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities for the Head of Procurement will include:

• Lead supplier partnerships, cost efficiencies, and robust contract management. Requires a focus on the long-term sustainability of the group.
• Manage senior supplier relationships, agreeing multi-million-pound contracts to deliver best value.
• Develop and implement procurement frameworks for other Group services, including IT, marketing agencies, and any additional business needs.
• Ensure strong contracts are in place that drive cost efficiencies and operational benefits to the Group's P&L.
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, property, IT, marketing) to ensure cross-functional alignment on procurement strategies.
• Lead and inspire the procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture that drives results and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and respond to market changes, ensuring procurement strategies remain agile and competitive.
• Support the development and implementation of procurement-related technology and systems to enhance efficiency and reporting.
  
  You'll need to be extensively experienced in procurement and we'd love you be experienced in Property (as a function) procurement. You'll need proven experience in procurement leadership roles, particularly within material contract negotiations and property-related categories.
Additionally, you'll need to be able to demonstrate; 1. Experience in managing large, complex supplier relationships and contracts across diverse non-food and drink categories. 2. Strong understanding of procurement strategies that drive P&L improvements and cost efficiencies. 3. Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills. 4. Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions such as operations, IT, property, and marketing. 5. Your ability to lead and develop a high-performing procurement team. You'll need to be a strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into effective procurement solutions.

Here at Stonegate, we aim to bring people together through our passion for great pubs, bars and venues. Formed in 2010 with 333 pubs, Stonegate Group has grown bigger and better than ever, and today our vast portfolio is home to over 4,500 branded and unbranded pubs, bars, inns, clubs and sports bars, including well-loved sites such as Slug & Lettuce, Be At One, Popworld and Walkabout. We're also home to Craft Union and Stonegate Pub Partners, our operator-led formats creating cracking pubs that deliver outstanding service from within the heart of their communities. Our values are at the core of what we do, from our sites to our offices and beyond: we have fun, we invest wisely, we are raring to go, we are straightforward, and we are one team. These values have been key to our successes over the years, but they're not the only thing that's got us where we are.


• 25 days annual leave
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Pension
• Vitality Healthcare
• Opt in dental insurance programme
• Annual bonus scheme
• The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate
• Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld., But that's not all we offer… Get a 25% discount on food and drink as well as VIP entry into all Stonegate-managed pubs, bars, and clubs. You'll also have access to even more discounts from high-street retailers, travel, and much more.