Head Of Procurement

Head of Procurement
Hybrid Working
£85,000 + benefits | Permanent
The company
Our client is an established, growing advanced engineering & technology business with a strong reputation for engineering quality. Procurement sits at the heart of operations, with a direct line to senior leadership and a real hand in shaping the future of the business.
The role
You’ll lead procurement and supply chain, reporting into the operations leadership. You’ll manage a small team of buyers and a planner, own relationships with key manufacturing partners and suppliers, and build a procurement strategy that keeps supply reliable while holding inventory down.
What you’ll do
* Lead, coach and develop the procurement and planning team
* Set and run a rolling procurement and supply chain strategy
* Manage outsourced manufacturing partners and key suppliers end to end, including agreements and performance
* Improve demand planning so inventory is lean and availability holds
* Standardise and streamline procurement processes across the business
* Work closely with engineering, technical and commercial colleagues on sourcing decisions
* Keep procurement compliant with regulatory, security and ISO requirements
What you’ll bring
* A track record of leading procurement or purchasing teams in high-tech or engineering manufacturing
* Experience managing outsourced manufacturing or a complex technical supply chain
* Strong leadership and stakeholder skills, and the energy to improve things in a fast-moving environment
* MCIPS and MRP/ERP experience are a plus
What’s on offer
* Up to £85,000 plus annual bonus scheme
* 25 days’ holiday, rising with service
* Private medical cover
* Hybrid working (3 days on site) and free parking
* Training, development and annual salary reviews
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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed