Head of Procurement
| Company: | ATG Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, WC2H 8AF |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Head of Procurement
As Head of Procurement, you will lead the procurement function, delivering a commercially focused, value-driven procurement strategy across ATG's UK estate of theatres, venues, and corporate offices.
Reporting to the UK Hospitality Director, you will be responsible for developing procurement capability, driving cost efficiencies, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring robust governance across all third-party spend.
The primary focus of the role is Food & Beverage and hospitality-led procurement, with broader responsibility spanning Goods & Services Not for Resale (GNFR), encompassing strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, and supplier performance across both areas.
You will partner with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure procurement supports operational excellence, commercial growth, and exceptional customer experiences.
Key responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Leadership
Develop and implement a UK-wide procurement strategy aligned with ATG's commercial and operational objectives.
Lead the Procurement function, providing strategic direction, governance, and best practice.
Build a high-performing procurement capability through coaching, development, and continuous improvement.
Champion procurement as a trusted business partner, embedding commercial thinking across the organisation.
Category Management
Own and develop procurement strategies across a broad range of spend categories. Food & Beverage is the lead category, covering everything from supplier sourcing and menu-aligned product ranges to margin management across 33 venues in the West End and regional locations. The broader portfolio extends into:
Food & Beverage
Goods Not for Resale (GNFR)
Corporate Services
Facilities Management
Property-related procurement
Responsibilities include:
Building category strategies
Market analysis
Supplier sourcing
Competitive tendering
Commercial negotiations
Lifecycle contract management
Commercial Management
Deliver agreed annual savings and value creation targets.
Maximise commercial value through strategic sourcing and supplier consolidation.
Negotiate robust commercial terms and contractual agreements.
Lead procurement activity for contracts exceeding £50k annual value.
Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership.
Supplier & Contract Management
Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers.
Establish supplier performance frameworks, KPIs and service reviews.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the supply base.
Manage supplier risk and business continuity planning.
Ensure contractual compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and governance requirements.
Develop procurement policies, procedures, and guidance.
Maintain robust audit trails and procurement records.
Ensure procurement activity supports regulatory and contractual compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships across Operations, Finance, Property, Facilities, Food & Beverage, and Theatre teams.
Provide expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders.
Promote procurement best practice across the organisation.
Lead communication around procurement initiatives, supplier changes, and category strategies.
Systems & Process Improvement
Manage procurement processes within ATG's ERP system.
Drive improvements in procurement technology and reporting.
Develop spend analytics to identify opportunities and support decision making.
Standardise procurement processes.
We're looking for an experienced procurement leader who combines strong commercial acumen with excellent relationship-building skills. You'll be able to demonstrate:
Significant experience in strategic procurement and category management.
Proven success delivering measurable commercial savings.
Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.
Experience developing procurement strategies across multiple categories.
Excellent supplier relationship management skills.
Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
Experience leading procurement projects and business change initiatives.
Strong analytical and commercial decision-making capability.
A collaborative leadership style with experience managing and developing teams.
The ability to prioritise effectively within a fast-paced environment.
A background in hospitality, food & beverage, or restaurant procurement is essential. Broader experience in retail, grocery, or other multi-site consumer-facing sectors is also valued.
Essential
Strategic sourcing and procurement
Category management
Commercial negotiation
Contract management
Supplier relationship management
Supply chain optimisation
Procurement governance
Budget management
Commercial analysis
ERP procurement systems
Project management
Leadership and team development
Stakeholder management
Continuous improvement
Qualifications
Essential
CIPS Level 4 or above (or equivalent procurement qualification) or working towards MCIPS.
Demonstrable procurement leadership experience, ideally gained within hospitality, food & beverage, restaurants, or a comparable multi-site consumer environment.
Desirable
MCIPS qualified.
Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
Experience in retail, grocery, or entertainment operations.
Success in the Role
Within your first 12 months you will have:
Delivered agreed procurement savings targets.
Developed and implemented a refreshed procurement strategy.
Strengthened supplier performance management across key categories.
Improved procurement governance and contract compliance.
Enhanced procurement reporting and spend visibility.
Built trusted relationships with stakeholders across the Group.
Identified opportunities to improve sustainability, resilience, and value within the supply chain.
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