Title:  Head of Procurement

Head of Procurement

 
Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 base + £15,000 benefits allowance 

Function: Finance 
Location: Edinburgh – Hybrid
Contract: Permanent 
Closing date: Friday, 17th October 2025

Please note, that we may close vacancies early when we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

As the UK’s leading beer, cider and pub business, we’re home to some of the world’s best-loved beers and ciders, and a leading player in the international drinks industry.

We're the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch’s to Birra Moretti and many more. And with around 2,400 pubs to our name in the UK, our Star Pubs business is all about putting pubs at the centre of community life.

But we’re more than just great beers and ciders – we’re a place where passion meets purpose, careers are crafted as carefully as our brews, and enjoyment of life is part of the job.

We’re searching for an ambitious Head of Procurement to join our team. The successful applicant will play a critical role in helping the business deliver our commercial targets and objectives through business partnering with our Supply Chain, Commercial and Support Functions teams.

About The Role

This senior leadership role is responsible for setting the strategic direction, ensuring operational performance, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the procurement function.

You will lead a team of 15 professionals to execute the HEINEKEN UK Procurement strategy, collaborating closely with our Global Procurement team in Amsterdam."

You will be responsible for managing a spend of €1 billion

Building strong relationships with the HEINEKEN UK Management Team, HEINEKEN Global Procurement, and cross-functional peers is crucial to your success. You will guide and challenge on both group and locally negotiated contracts.

Key Accountabilities 

• Deliver annual HEINEKEN UK Procurement financial savings, cash targets, and core objectives
• Own and govern the Purchase to Pay process for HEINEKEN UK
• Lead and implement procurement category strategies, challenging local governance boards and leadership teams to align with them
• Drive transformation in sourcing, supplier management, and procurement technology
• Align procurement activity with HEINEKEN’s sustainability and ethical sourcing commitments under the ‘Brew a Better World’ initiative
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners

 
Who we’re looking for 

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, commercial acumen, and a proven track record of delivering cost savings without compromising quality."

Procurement and Leadership experience are mandatory.
 
If you have;  

• Strong stakeholder management skills – able to create and maintain strong relationships with multiple stakeholders;  
• Commercial acumen; 
• A growth mindset and ability to create strategically aligned plans; 
• Evidence of being a strong team player
• MCIPS qualified would be beneficial but not essential.

Then this could be the role for you! 

Why join us?

We're all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, and that starts with our people.

We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued, and included from day one – because every one of our colleagues has a role to play in shaping the future of beer, cider, pubs and beyond.

It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re pioneering in low and no alcohol products, continuing to wow the world with creative marketing campaigns, investing into pubs and brewing a better world for people and the planet.

We're a place where you can build a meaningful career, with plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development. So, if you’re ready for your next challenge, here's your chance to step up, raise the bar and brew a great career.

Check out the hashtag #LifeAtHEINEKENUK on LinkedIn to hear directly from our people.

Our benefits

Here’s a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Double matched pension (up to 10%)
• 32 days’ holiday, plus three listed public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day – if any of these fall on a weekend, you'll get the following weekday off instead)
• Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
• Critical illness insurance – comprehensive cover for you and your family
• Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
• Retail discounts
• Comprehensive opportunities to develop
• The chance to join our colleague networks, where you can help us continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace
• …and much more!

Please note: Rewards and benefits can vary from role to role. Some benefits are taxable and may be based on employee contributions. We’re happy to discuss further throughout the application process.

The application

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply by submitting your CV along with a cover letter indicating which role(s) you’re interested in. We’d love to know why you believe you’re the right candidate to help us build on our success and shape the future!

You might not meet every single requirement for the roles listed above, and that’s okay – we all need the opportunity to develop and untap our full potential. If this advert’s piqued your interest, we’d encourage you to apply rather than ruling yourself out. If you’re motivated and eager to contribute, we want to hear from you – everyone is welcome to apply.

If you need any adjustments made to support your application (for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues), we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us as recruitment@heineken.co.uk.

Please note that you must have legal right to work in the UK.

Who we are

We’ve more than 150 years of brewing history and are proud of this legacy. Yet we’re sure our best days are ahead of us. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play as we dream big, set bold ambitions and push the boundaries.

Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.