A Procurement Executive Search Partner with Global Reach and Specialist Insight
Procurement is no longer a purely operational function – it has become a strategic driver of growth, resilience and sustainability. As a leading procurement executive search partner, Proco Group works with organisations worldwide to identify and appoint senior procurement leaders who can deliver transformational impact.
Since our founding in 2008, we have specialised exclusively in procurement and supply chain search. Whether you need a Chief Procurement Officer to set global strategy or a Procurement Director to strengthen category management, we understand the type of leadership that enables businesses to thrive.
End-to-End Procurement Executive Search Services
Market Expertise
Proco Group’s procurement executive search capability spans the full breadth of procurement leadership. We understand the nuances of each discipline and how to match them to the needs of different industries and geographies.
Our areas of coverage include:
- Direct Procurement
- Indirect Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Procurement Transformation
- Sustainable & Responsible Procurement
- Digital Procurement & Systems Leadership
This expertise allows us to connect organisations with leaders who bring both technical excellence and the vision to shape procurement’s future role.
Functional Focus
Our procurement executive search practice is focused exclusively on senior appointments. We partner with clients to secure leaders who combine operational expertise with the ability to influence at board level.
Typical mandates include:
- Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
- Global & Regional Procurement Directors
- Vice President of Procurement
- Head of Direct or Indirect Procurement
- Director of Strategic Sourcing
- Head of Category Management
- Procurement Transformation Leads
- Sustainable Procurement Executives
- Procurement Technology & Digital Leaders
These positions demand a balance of strategic vision, commercial acumen and leadership capability. Our procurement executive search consultants are experts at finding and assessing individuals who can deliver all three.
A Trusted Procurement Executive Search Partner
Proco Group is the chosen procurement executive search partner for leading businesses across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Global manufacturers and industrial enterprises
- Consumer goods and retail organisations
- Pharmaceutical and life sciences companies
- Energy, utilities and infrastructure providers
- Private equity houses and portfolio businesses
- Technology and professional services firms
We tailor every search to reflect our clients’ strategic ambitions, organisational culture and market context – ensuring each appointment delivers long-term value.
Addressing Hiring Challenges in Procurement
In today’s highly competitive environment, securing senior procurement talent is a challenge. Proco Group’s procurement executive search specialists help clients overcome these barriers:
- Reaching Hidden Talent We engage with senior professionals who are not visible on the open market – giving our clients access to otherwise unavailable talent.
- Assessing Leadership Impact We measure a candidate’s ability to lead transformation, build influence and align procurement with business priorities – not just manage categories.
- Transferability Across Markets We evaluate whether experience gained in one sector or geography can be successfully applied to another – reducing risk and accelerating integration.
- Cultural & Organisational Fit We ensure candidates are aligned with your company’s values, leadership style and ways of working – crucial for long-term retention.
- Timely Market Insights Through continuous engagement with senior procurement leaders, we provide clients with up-to-date intelligence on talent trends, salary benchmarks and market availability – enabling more informed hiring decisions.
Work With Proco Group - Specialists in Procurement Executive Search
Whether you are creating a new procurement function, expanding leadership in new regions or upgrading existing capability, Proco Group is the procurement executive search partner of choice for businesses worldwide.
Contact us today to find out how our specialist team can help you secure the procurement leaders who will shape the future of your organisation.
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