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Head of Procurement (12M FTC)
full-time•Manchester
About this role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About THG</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Our portfolio of</span><span data-contrast="auto"> leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":279}"> </span></p></div><p><strong>Location: Icon 1, WA15 0AF</strong></p>
<p><strong>About Central Functions</strong></p>
<p>Central Functions is formed of the teams and people that serve the entire business. These people are integral to the smooth running of the business; ensuring everyone is paid on time, that materials are sourced and arrive promptly, that we meet our legal obligations and that our health, safety, and security is safeguarded.</p>
<p><strong>About the Procurement team and the Role</strong></p>
<p>The Indirect and Direct Beauty Procurement team at THG partners with business leaders to unlock value, drive innovation, and enable commercial excellence across our supply ecosystem. We don't just buy services or materials / ingredients —we architect solutions that accelerate growth, mitigate risk, and create competitive advantage. As the Head of Procurement, you will own our complete indirect agenda spanning marketing, technology, and central business services as well as drive the Direct Beauty team focussing on collaborating with the THG labs team to drive value across all skew lines and packaging requirements.</p>
<p>This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive strategic value through sophisticated category management, strategic supplier partnerships, and procurement innovation across our global operations. You'll be the catalyst for driving value, challenging the status quo and building procurement capabilities that position THG for continued success in a fast-evolving digital landscape.</p>
<p>This role is suited to someone with strong previous experience in category management and buying across multiple sectors. The candidate does not need to have experience in all categories but should be comfortable in applying procurement skills across the range of sub-categories. The ideal candidate will be capable of working confidently with senior business leaders to ensure THG invest in the most suitable products and services.</p>
<p><strong>As the Head of Procurement you will:<br></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Execute and continue to evolve the procurement strategy aligned with THG's business objectives and growth ambitions</li>
<li>Partner with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Technology, Operations, and Beauty</li>
<li>Build and present compelling business cases for procurement initiatives to senior leadership and stakeholders</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement and innovation in procurement processes, tools and capabilities</li>
<li>Own and manage Marketing procurement, including advertising, agencies, media, events and brand partnerships</li>
<li>Own and manage the Direct Beauty Procurement strategy and continue to identify and drive profit improvements</li>
<li>Manage technology procurement encompassing software, cloud services, IT services and digital solutions</li>
<li>Oversee central services procurement including professional services, facilities, HR and corporate</li>
<li>Develop and maintain strategic supplier relations, leading high value, complex negotiations</li>
<li>Drive measurable value through cost optimization, value creation and strategic sourcing</li>
<li>Establish robust performance measurement and benefits tracking, delivering reporting to leadership on ROI</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What skills and experience do I need for this role?<br></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Senior indirect and direct procurement leadership experience with expertise across Marketing, Tech, Central business services (such as finance, facilities, operations) and direct procurement experience.</li>
<li>Proven track record delivering significant value and leading complex negotiations in fast-paced environments</li>
<li>Strategic thinker with exceptional execution capability through stakeholder influencing</li>
<li>Strong commercial acumen combined with knowledge of procurement best practices and methodologies</li>
<li>Demonstrated success building and leading high performing teams</li>
<li>Strong communicator with ability to challenge constructively and build trusted partnerships</li>
<li>Results-driven and entrepreneurial with resilience to thrive in dynamic, high-growth environment</li>
<li>Data-driven decision maker, balancing analytic rigor with pragmatic, value-focused outcomes</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What's in it for me?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Career Development<br></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.</li>
<li>Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Enhanced Leave<br></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.</li>
<li>Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.</li>
<li>Up to 10 days compassionate leave.</li>
<li>Buy back up to 3 days each year.</li>
<li>Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12-months.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Wellbeing Support<br></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.</li>
<li>Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.</li>
<li>State-of-the-art on-site gym.</li>
<li>Access to our on-site physio.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Perks<br></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.</li>
<li>Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.</li>
<li>Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.</li>
<li>On-site staff shop.</li>
<li>Access to on-site barber.</li>
<li>Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.</li>
<li>Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.</li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.</strong></p>
<p><strong>THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our <span class="mark75xs2u5gf" data-markjs="true" data-ogac="" data-ogab="" data-ogsc="" data-ogsb="">Talent</span> team to discuss further.</strong></p></div>
What you'll do
- As the Head of Procurement, you will execute and evolve the procurement strategy aligned with THG's business objectives, managing both indirect and direct procurement across various sectors. You will partner with senior stakeholders and drive continuous improvement and innovation in procurement processes.
About THG
THG PLC is a global e-commerce group headquartered in Manchester, UK, operating through two leading consumer businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. THG Beauty operates prominent online platforms including Lookfantastic, Dermstore and Cult Beauty, offering a valued route to market for over 1,300 third-party brands, alongside a specialist portfolio of owned brands. THG Nutrition, led by Myprotein, the world’s largest online sports nutrition brand, spans multiple health and wellness categories, delivering its products both directly to consumers and through strategic offline partnerships worldwide.
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