Global Head of Purchasing & Supply Strategy

Zachary Daniels; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international supplier is seeking a Head of Buying to join their senior leadership team in Coventry. This role involves overseeing Purchasing, Stock Control, and Quality Assurance while implementing cost-saving strategies and maintaining supplier relationships across Europe and Southeast Asia. Applicants should have extensive experience in purchasing and stock management, along with strong negotiation skills. This opportunity offers significant influence and international scope.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior purchasing and stock management role.
• Successful strategic global sourcing experience, ideally from Southeast Asia.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced industries like retail or FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams in Purchasing, Stock Control, and QA.
• Create cost-saving programmes and oversee supplier selection.
• Manage purchase order approvals in SAP, monitor stock management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Process optimization

Supplier relationship management

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

A leading international supplier is seeking a Head of Buying to join their senior leadership team in Coventry. This role involves overseeing Purchasing, Stock Control, and Quality Assurance while implementing cost-saving strategies and maintaining supplier relationships across Europe and Southeast Asia. Applicants should have extensive experience in purchasing and stock management, along with strong negotiation skills. This opportunity offers significant influence and international scope.