Head of Procurement & Planning

Head of Planning & Procurement
Location - Chichester
Salary - £55,000 - £65,000

We are currently recruiting for Head of Planning & Procurement on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Chichester.

They are seeking a Head of Procurement & Planning to lead procurement strategy, supply chain operations, and inventory planning, ensuring the effective flow of materials and services throughout the business.

Job Overview

Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services
Manage supplier relationships, contracts, performance, and quality standards
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and implement contingency plans where appropriate
Oversee forecasting, planning, and inventory levels in line with production requirements
Work collaboratively with production, logistics, and finance teams
Utilise the ERP system to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier performance
Lead improvements to ERP processes and modules relating to procurement and supply chain
Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement and planning team
Manage the procurement budget and monitor relevant KPIs
Contribute to senior leadership decision-making and wider company initiativesRequirements

Proven experience in a similar senior leadership role within a manufacturing business
Strong knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and inventory planning
Experience managing and developing a team
Strong knowledge of ERP systems and using technology to optimise procurement and supply chain processes
Excellent negotiation, communication, organisational, and leadership skills
Strong analytical and strategic decision-making ability
Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and legal guidelinesSalary & Benefits

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience
37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Some flexibility around start and finish times
Ideally office-based, with the option to work from home one day per week once settled into the role
Birthday off after one year's service
Medicash
Private healthcare Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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