Group Head of Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Group Head of Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing to shape sourcing strategies across their sites in the UK. This pivotal role involves managing procurement functions, developing supplier relationships, and driving cost reduction initiatives. Successful candidates will have strong leadership qualities and relevant experience in a fast-paced environment, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday, plus Christmas shutdown and birthday off

Private healthcare and comprehensive cash plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Life insurance at 4x salary and matched pension

EV car scheme and cycle to work options

Annual salary reviews

Specsavers vouchers for eye care

Flexibility to buy/sell holiday

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Tangible Strategic Sourcing experience required.
• Willingness to travel to develop and maintain relationships.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and defining sourcing and purchasing procedures.
• Driving sourcing and purchasing decisions based on market trends.
• Negotiating contracts with key suppliers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, logistics, or related field

Job description

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Client:

Orion Electrotech

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Group Head of Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing | Basingstoke | £65,000 - £75,000 + bonus scheme

As the UK’s largest independently owned electronics and components manufacturer, TechPoint delivers end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing solutions trusted by leading organisations across aerospace, defence, automotive, medical, and consumer sectors. With five Centres of Excellence across the UK and a fast-scaling operation, they’re reshaping the future of UK manufacturing through a value-led, customer-first approach.

They’re looking for a commercially driven Head of Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing to lead and elevate the group-wide sourcing strategy. This is a pivotal leadership role, one that will influence how they partner, procure, and perform across all TechPoint sites. From developing strategic frameworks and cost reduction initiatives to leading group-wide procurement and stores functions, you’ll be instrumental in creating the systems, supplier relationships, and operational models that drive their next phase of growth.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating and defining sourcing and purchasing procedures across the group. Defining and driving KPI’s across the group in line with these strategies.
• Analysing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies to be executed across the group purchasing teams.
• Functionally manage senior buying teams across our value streams, and our site stores teams.
• Driving sourcing and purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends.
• Maintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships.
• Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality.
• Conducting market research, as well as creating cost estimates and cost reduction forecasts.
• Hiring, training, and leading procurement / stores department employees.
• Estimating risks and applying risk minimizing techniques, as well as negotiating contracts that comply with industry regulations.
• Actively managing and reducing Inventory through strategic sourcing initiatives and innovative supply chain models.
• Ensure that obsolete and excess materials are being managed by the teams and remain in control to mitigate all risks form the company.
• Ensure they have the right systems, processes and practices in place that deliver competitive customer quotes and supply chain models that delivers competitive and innovative customer supply chain solutions.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, economics, finance, logistics, or in a related field.
• Tangible Strategic Souring experience within a related industry.
• Superb teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain relationships with teams in other sites and at external suppliers.

At TechPoint, they believe the right mindset is just as important as the right experience. They’re a people-first organisation that values collaboration, accountability, and energy. That means they’re looking for individuals who don’t just tick boxes, but team players who bring fresh ideas, take ownership, and genuinely enjoy contributing to a culture where innovation thrives.

This is more than a role - it’s a long-term opportunity to shape sourcing strategy in a high-impact leadership post, backed by a business that invests in its people. You’ll benefit from:

• 25 days holiday, 3-day Christmas shutdown — and your birthday off
• Private healthcare with Benenden and comprehensive cash plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 10 days paid sick leave
• Life insurance at 4x salary and up to 5% matched pension
• EV car scheme, cycle to work, and home tech salary sacrifice options
• Annual cost-of-living salary reviews
• Specsavers vouchers for eye care
• Flexibility to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday per year
• Career development in a culture where collaboration, leadership, and input are truly valued