Job Description
Job Opportunity: Head of Procurement / Procurement Lead
Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.
Location: Cheshire (Hybrid Role)
Salary: Excellent Fixed Salary (Dependent on Experience) + Performance Related Bonus Scheme
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum + Bank Holidays
Company Benefits: Company Car/Allowance, Company Pension Scheme
Our trusted and respected client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Procurement / Procurement Lead to join our team in Cheshire.
This pivotal role will be instrumental in managing our supply chain and negotiating strategic partnerships with manufacturers. The successful candidate will have a strong commercial acumen, exceptional negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify potential manufacturers and suppliers for our product portfolio.
- Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and agreements.
- Ensure all contracts and agreements comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery schedules, resolving any disputes or issues.
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of buyers, setting performance goals and providing ongoing coaching.
- Implement strategies to optimize procurement costs while maintaining product quality.
- Continuously evaluate market trends and supplier offerings to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient inventory management and on-time deliveries.
- Implement best practices in supply chain management and identify potential risks, developing contingency plans.
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the purchasing department, regularly reporting on departmental performance to company leadership.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in procurement, preferably within the EU market.
- Strong negotiation skills and commercial understanding.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Knowledge of parallel import would be advantageous.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (preferred).
Please note: This is a hybrid role, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office