Global Enzyme Procurement Lead

Biocatalysts Ltd; Nantgarw; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BRAIN Biocatalysts, the commercial division of BRAIN Biotech Group, seeks a Head of Global Purchasing to lead the purchasing function and grow the purchasing team. Cardiff/Nantgarw location: drive strategic procurement for enzymes and ingredients used in baking, dairy, brewing and fermentation with strong cost control and supplier continuity.

Deliver robust supplier management, performance metrics and compliant procurement processes while partnering with internal teams to optimize supply and

Responsibilities

• Lead the global purchasing function and develop the purchasing team.
• Combine strategic procurement and supplier management with day-to-day purchasing execution.
• Secure the global supply of enzymes and ingredients used in baking, dairy, brewing, and other food processing applications, with cost control and supplier continuity.
• Secure the global supply of raw materials and consumables used in fermentation.
• Lead procurement of services and third-party manufacturing partners across the organization, focusing on high-impact categories.
• Develop supplier management tools and KPIs, ensure supplier compliance and meet EHS reporting.
• Develop cost reduction strategies that deliver against Financial KPIs (Gross Margin).
• Analyze supplier performance, negotiate contracts based on value rather than volume.
• Implement and document broad range of cost reduction strategies with improved forecasting and supplier relationships.
• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to maintain competitive pricing.

Job description

BRAIN Biocatalysts, the commercial division of BRAIN Biotech Group, seeks a Head of Global Purchasing to lead the purchasing function and grow the purchasing team. Cardiff/Nantgarw location: drive strategic procurement for enzymes and ingredients used in baking, dairy, brewing and fermentation with strong cost control and supplier continuity.

Deliver robust supplier management, performance metrics and compliant procurement processes while partnering with internal teams to optimize supply and