Head of Procurement and Supply Chain – Sustainable Procurement, Strategic Relationship Management

Costain Group PLC

Head of Procurement responsible for sustainable procurement strategy and supplier relationship management. Leading initiatives to achieve ESG targets and regulatory compliance for strategic suppliers.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Head of P&SC- Sustainable Procurement (SP) & Strategic Relationship Management (SRM) will report to the Director of Procurement and Supply Chain (P&SC) and will be part of the functional leadership team.
The candidate will be responsible for designing the sustainable & responsible procurement strategy and the strategic relationship management strategy (SRM) plan.
The postholder will devise and implement a robust strategic roadmap with associated improvement plans to achieve our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) targets to be flowed down to our strategic suppliers.
This role is a key enabler to ensuring we are fully compliant with all regulatory requirements and that we accelerate our transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions whilst simultaneously setting and measuring appropriate ESG targets with our key suppliers.
The individual will work closely in a matrix structure with the Procurement Category teams as well as the Group Environmental Director and Group Corporate Responsibility Director and their respective teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualified or a similar Professional certification in procurement (e.g. CPSM)
Significant experience in an ESG role (Sustainability in Procurement and Supply Chain)
Significant experience in an SRM role (Supplier Relationship Management)
Previous experience in the construction sector
A clear leader with excellent communication skills able to interact at all levels.
Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
Experience in managing complex projects and driving change initiatives
Experience in ESG & Risk frameworks, assessments & reporting
Subject matter expert in Supply Chain Net Zero/Sustainability
Thorough and current knowledge of sustainability practices, and SRM and applicable laws and regulations
Experience with promoting the ESG/Sustainability agenda and driving cultural change
Experience in planning, organising and managing multiple projects
Strong Change Management experience to deliver programmes requiring Executive Sponsorship
Adaptable at working collaboratively in both team environments and remotely
Strong numerical, financial and data analysis skills
Excellent Microsoft Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work arrangements, professional development, bonuses, stock options, equipment allowances, wellness programs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

sustainable procurement strategystrategic relationship managementESG targetssupplier relationship managementESG frameworksrisk assessmentsdata analysisproject managementchange managementsustainability practices

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication skillsteam managementinspiring and motivating teamsplanning and organizingcollaborationadaptabilitypresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsdriving cultural change

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementChartered Institute of Procurement & SupplyCPSM certification