Head of Procurement - Centre of Excellence

National Express • Full-time • National Express House, Birmingham, United Kingdom • 22h ago

Job Title: Head of Procurement – Centre of Excellence

Location: Birmingham or London | Hybrid working available

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Car allowance | Bonus | Pension | Life Assurance | Free travel & more

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Shape the Future of Procurement at Mobico Group

Mobico Group – a global leader in transport and mobility – is transforming how procurement drives value, innovation, and sustainability. We’re investing in data, AI, and systems to build a world-class Centre of Excellence. As our new Head of Procurement – CoE, you’ll be at the forefront of this change – enabling strategic insight, operational excellence, and commercial advantage.

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Your Role

Reporting into the Group Procurement function, you’ll lead the Centre of Excellence and serve as the engine room for procurement transformation. From digital tools to data standards and policy governance, you’ll define how procurement works across the Group and drive measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement best-practice reporting across spend, savings, contracts, risks, and performance
Lead the selection and rollout of digital procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, Oracle Fusion), driving automation and AI adoption
Build and manage a Group-wide contract database to ensure compliance and improve visibility
Ensure governance and regulatory readiness across procurement processes
Lead Scope 3 emissions reporting and support decarbonisation initiatives
Deliver supplier performance metrics and dashboards to inform sourcing strategy
Own and continuously improve the Group Procurement intranet and policy portal
Drive category strategy through analytics and insight generation
Coach and develop team members in the Centre of Excellence

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What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a change agent who combines technical knowledge with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience in procurement operations or Centre of Excellence leadership
Deep knowledge of procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Oracle Fusion) and digital tools
Strong background in governance, data, compliance, and process improvement
Track record of implementing systems and driving end-to-end change
Confident communicator and influencer with a practical, delivery-focused mindset

Key Attributes:

Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
Analytical and data-savvy
Passionate about operational excellence and innovation
Trusted coach and mentor

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What We Offer

Free bus and coach travel for you on the National Express network
Complimentary travel for a nominated partner or family member
Company pension & life assurance
Private online GP service
Employee Assistance Programme
The chance to shape the future of procurement in a global business

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Diversity and Inclusion

At Mobico Group, we believe diversity drives innovation. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Ready to Join Us?

Apply today and become a driving force behind procurement transformation at Mobico Group.

Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.

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