Head of Procurement Operations

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday

About Us
We are a fast growing property group operating multiple brands across the BTR and PBSA sectors. Our centralised Group team drives governance, operational consistency, and commercial performance across a diverse UK portfolio.

As we continue to scale, including recent expansion into European markets, we are strengthening our operational leadership structure. Procurement is central to delivering that growth, supporting cost control, supplier performance, and mobilisation across all brands within the Group.

This role sits within the Group function and will lead procurement operations across the portfolio, working closely with brand and operational leaders to drive performance and accountability.

The role:

Reporting to the Group Procurement Director, the Head of Procurement Operations will lead and run the day-to-day procurement function, managing a team of 3–4 professionals.

This is a hands-on leadership role with full operational accountability. You will be visible within the business, working closely with Finance, Operations, Property and Facilities teams to deliver commercial outcomes, strengthen supplier performance, and embed effective governance.

We are looking for a strong people leader who enjoys being present in the business, building relationships, solving problems, and bringing clarity and structure to operational challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, motivate and develop a team of 3-4 procurement professionals.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with Finance and Operations stakeholders.
• Run the end-to-end procurement operation across sourcing, contract management, supplier performance, and mobilisation.
• Lead complex negotiations and commercial decision-making.
• Drive cost optimisation and value improvement initiatives.
• Manage procurement risk and resolve supplier or commercial issues pragmatically.
• Embed practical, proportionate processes and governance.
• Support mobilisation of new assets and contribute to future European expansion activity.

About You:

You are:

• An experienced procurement leader within property, BTR, PBSA, real estate, or facilities management.
• A strong and confident people manager who develops others and drives accountability.
• Solutions-focused and commercially minded.
• Comfortable working closely with Finance and Operations colleagues with differing priorities and working styles.
• Motivated to be present in the office environment and play an active leadership role.
• Excited by growth and the opportunity to support expansion into European markets.
• MCIPS qualified (or working towards) is desirable.

Experience – Essential:

• Significant experience in a senior procurement leadership role within property, BTR, PBSA, real estate, or facilities management.
• Proven track record of leading, managing, and developing procurement teams in a multi-site or operational environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrable experience embedding procurement processes, governance controls, and performance standards with clear audit, compliance, and risk management requirements.
• Proven ability to manage procurement risk, supplier issues, and commercial escalations independently
• Experience delivering measurable cost optimisation and operational performance improvement.

Experience – Desirable:

• Experience supporting mobilisation and demobilisation of property, BTR, or PBSA assets.
• Exposure to EU procurement regulations or experience supporting procurement activity within European markets.
• Experience working during organisational growth, transformation, or restructuring.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards CIPS Level 4–6 (or equivalent experience).
• Experience implementing procurement systems, ERP platforms, or contract lifecycle management tools.
• Exposure to ESG, sustainability, or responsible procurement initiatives within property or facilities.

What We Offer:

• Generous holiday package: 25 days, plus bank holidays, for work-life balance.
• Enhanced family leave packages for the important things in life.
• Exclusive retail discounts to make your money go further.
• Celebrate your birthday with a well-deserved day off.
• Car leasing scheme for a comfortable commute.
• Cycle-to-work scheme to stay active and eco-friendly.
• 2 charity days per year to make a difference in the community.
• Death in Service for peace of mind.

At Homes for Students, we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need.