Head of Procurement

Key Responsibilities

• Taking ownership and leadership of the procurement function • Negotiating key contracts whilst tracking the cost base • Developing procurement category plans and focusing on risk management strategies • Managing the full tendering process and contract drafting • Key stakeholder management across the business • Supplier management and engagement • Leading on market scoping to support all procurement activities and managing risk • Procurement process management • Comparing proposals for price and specifications • Purchasing goods, materials and services to ensure the company’s operational needs are met, considering price, quality and delivery • Providing analysis on costs, new and existing, and reviewing cost reduction activities

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head of Procurement / Procurement Manager gained within the FMCG industry, ideally automotive, with knowledge of purchasing and negotiation • MCIPS qualification • Experience of working with Tier 1 suppliers • Cost driven and commercially minded with strong analytical skills • IT literate, with advanced Microsoft Office abilities including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint • Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills • An assertive and resilient nature