Head of Procurement

Cheshire Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
This Head of Procurement role, based in Cheshire, is part of several key hires to support the organisations' growth, with a focus on enhancing the procurement and supply chain processes, resulting in efficiencies, savings, and enhanced customer service.
  • Join a secure, well financed, growing business
  • Have the opportunity to develop the procurement function

About Our Client

The organisation is a respected player in their Industrial boasting a substantial order book on a local and global basis. Headquartered in the UK ( Cheshire ), this operations effectively serves the market on tactical and project basis. Based on their previous service, they have built a loyal customer base enabling huge growth.

Job Description

As the Head of Procurement you will,

  • Oversee and manage the entire procurement operations, taking time to understand the current working, and knowledge, with a view to building in robust process, and system to support the growth
  • Review the current supply base, building on relationships, and understanding performance
  • Ensure the best quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of products that will support a first class customer experience
  • Identify potential supply chain risks as the organisation grows, and devise mitigation strategies.
  • Lead and inspire the procurement team to raise performance and capability
  • Regularly review market trends (trade shows & supplier intel) to identify new procurement opportunities.
  • Support NPD, with a total cost approach

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate, Head of Procurement should have:

  • A robust understanding of procurement and supply chain management in the Manufacturing and a sales / distribution operating model
  • Proven track record in a senior management role, specifically in procurement.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team.
  • Excellent negotiation skills with a focus on cost reduction and quality improvement.
  • Used to adapting a function and approach to suit a demanding, fast paced operating environment
  • Proven in both a manufacturing and project based operating model

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary, circa £65,000 per annum + package
  • A supportive work environment that values teamwork and innovation.
  • The chance to contribute to a company that is a leader in the Industry, and in an exciting phase of growth



We welcome all suitable candidates to apply and look forward to welcoming a new Head of Procurement to our team.

Contact
Jonathan Weller
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6541290
Phone number
+44 161 829 0388

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jonathan Weller
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0388
Job reference
JN-092024-6541290