Head of Procurement Transformation

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of Our Client who develop cutting-edge technologies that provide reliable, responsible and competitive solutions to meet the world's essential energy needs. are looking for a Head of Procurement Transformation for an 18-month contract based in the Midlands Please note this position is going to be hybrid. This role sits within our Indirect Procurement function and is closely aligned to our operational transformation programme. You will be responsible for managing and delivering a significant change to the Indirect Procurement operating model and driving a step change in capabilities, alongside leading and embedding improvements to processes, tools and standards that strengthen Procurement for the future. Working with key stakeholders, you'll contribute to driving operational excellence and ensuring the transformation results in scalable, repeatable and efficient ways of working that support enterprise objectives. What you will be doing: Manage and evolve the Procurement operating framework strategy, processes, governance and performance management to enable a modern, change‑ready function. Support the development and execution of business cases, transformation roadmaps and benefits tracking Benchmark procurement capability and operations against world‑class standards to identify and drive transformation and continuous improvement. Ensure consistent deployment of standards, processes and operating model changes across all divisions, driving strong governance and compliance. Define and deliver a future‑focused capability and development framework, including training that supports new skills and ways of working. Build and manage the talent pipeline aligned to the future Procurement operating model. Drive change management and adoption across the new organisation to embed new ways of working Lead internal and external communications to support Procurement transformation and embed new behaviours. Champion compliance with the operating model and new standards, addressing barriers and supporting sustained change. Who we're looking for: A global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working. Experience of leading teams, influencing and building relationships at all levels of the organisation. Proven delivery of managing change programmes, embedding core standards and new ways of working. Proven senior experience in Sourcing, Category Management or Procurement leadership Demonstrable experience contributing to or leading Procurement or functional transformation Strong understanding of end-to-end Procurement processes and operating models Experience of working in complex, matrixed organisations Confident change leader with the ability to engage, align and motivate teams through transformation Programme management skills and experience would be advantageous. Experience of capability building within teams would be advantageous. Next steps We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business