Head of Procurement

Huntingdon

Head of Procurement

Location: Huntingdon
Contract: Full-time

We’re looking for a strategic and driven Head of Procurement to lead our procurement function and play a pivotal role in shaping how we deliver projects across the business. This is a high-impact role where you’ll combine commercial acumen, leadership, and collaboration to ensure the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of services, materials, and equipment.

At Polygon, we’re a fast-paced, service-driven construction business, and this role sits at the heart of how we operate — ensuring our supply chain, subcontractor partnerships, and procurement processes all support our mission to deliver excellence for our clients.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and implementation of a company-wide procurement strategy that supports business goals and drives efficiency.

• Manage and mentor a high-performing procurement team, setting clear KPIs and promoting continuous improvement.

• Build and nurture strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers.

• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements to deliver value for money and quality outcomes.

• Oversee procurement for materials, plant, equipment, and services to support multiple construction projects.

• Partner closely with project managers and estimators to forecast demand and align procurement with delivery timelines and budgets.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, legislation, and industry standards — managing risk and driving best practice in ethical and sustainable sourcing.

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and innovation across the supply chain.

• Report procurement performance and insights to senior management, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.

About You... 

You’ll be a confident, commercially minded leader with a solid background in procurement within the construction or engineering sector. You thrive in a fast-moving environment and know how to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

• 7–10 years’ procurement experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Deep understanding of service-based procurement and subcontractor engagement.

• Strong track record in contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and procurement systems.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Familiarity with construction industry standards, H&S requirements, and commercial frameworks.

• Professional qualifications such as MCIPS, PMP, or MRICS are highly desirable.

• Experience with ERP or procurement platforms (e.g. COINS, IFS, Oracle, SAP).

Why Join Polygon? 

You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking business where your ideas and leadership can make a genuine impact. We’re passionate about developing our people, improving how we work, and building lasting partnerships with our suppliers and clients.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a critical function and help shape the next chapter of our growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to uk.jobs@polygongroup.com