# Head of Procurement - Argos at Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's is hiring a Head of Procurement - Argos in London, United Kingdom. Level rates it Little AI ●○○○; you can [apply on Sainsbury's](https://jobsbylevel.com/go/5b2b90cb-f6dd-4778-ae28-5a9b1da4e11e?utm_medium=ai-agent).

AI Level 1, AI centrality 35 out of 100. London, London, United Kingdom.

## Details

- Company: [Sainsbury's](https://jobsbylevel.com/companies/sainsbury-s)
- AI level: AI Level 1 (score 35 out of 100)
- Location: London, London, United Kingdom
- Posted: November 6, 2026
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## Description

Why join us Argos is entering an exciting new chapter & we're building a dedicated Argos Procurement team from the ground up, looking for two Heads of Procurement to shape it. Procurement will be central to how Argos competes, controls costs and invests for the future. With spend over £500m, this is a rare chance to bring a start-up mindset to an established business to set the procurement strategy, build the team and make a visible difference from day one. The role is based in London or Coventry, with hybrid working – typically two days a week in the office on average. What you'll do As one of two Heads of Procurement, you'll own a portfolio of categories end to end. These range from the specialist areas at the heart of Argos, technology, digital, logistics, marketing, property, professional services and retail. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll be a key part of the procurement leadership for the Argos business. You'll be its commercial eyes and ears: keeping leadership informed, building their understanding of procurement, and advising and challenging senior colleagues so that commercial strategies strike the right balance of cost, quality and service. Your early focus will be getting to grips with the cost base and setting out a clear, creative pathway to reduce it. You'll deliver value that has commercial benefit to the business. Alongside setting the Procurement Strategy, you'll build and lead a team of Procurement Managers and Buyers. You'll set the direction and destination for the function and develop your people as the team grows. You'll lead complex sourcing projects, negotiations and contracting, manage strategic supplier relationships and review inherited contracts to find new ways of delivering value. There's a real transformation element too. While transitional support is in place, you'll help shape how procurement operates at Argos. Who you are You're a highly experienced and credible procurement leader who enjoys building something new. You've delivered end-to-end category strategies across a varied portfolio, led complex negotiations and contracting, and set direction for a team. You're a self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity. You can bring a start-up mentality while understanding the realities of a legacy business. You know how to influence senior leaders who aren't procurement specialists, and you're commercially minded and cost-conscious, with the creativity to challenge how things have always been done. We're open-minded about where your experience comes from. Retail experience isn't required; however, experience of a fast-paced, complex corporate environment would be a great fit, and breadth gained in a smaller business is just as valuable as scale. It is an advantage if you bring specialist category expertise in technology, digital or logistics, ideally with experience of setting up procurement systems, controls or operating models. Essential criteria Proven delivery of end-to-end procurement category strategies across a varied portfolio of revenue and capital expenditure, with evidence of measurable outcomes such as P&L savings, cost avoidance or improved quality or service. Demonstrable experience leading complex sourcing projects, commercial negotiations and contracting activities. Evidence of managing strategic supplier relationships, including resolving supplier disputes, addressing supply chain risks and using supply market insight to inform sourcing decisions. Demonstrable experience leading and developing a procurement team, including setting team direction and establishing or reshaping structures, processes or controls. Track record of influencing senior stakeholders, including those without a procurement background, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver procurement objectives. #LI-SS1 We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you here at Sainsbury’s. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we’re not leading projects,

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