Head of Procurement

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Chelmsford is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships. This role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills to enhance supply chain performance. Candidates should have substantial procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing or technology sectors, with a proven history of driving efficiencies and managing supplier engagements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement leadership roles, ideally within manufacturing or technology sectors.
• Proven track record in both direct and indirect procurement.
• Experience in driving efficiencies and cost savings.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all procurement activities for RF Power and oversee indirect procurement.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and other departments.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Ability to influence

Education

Degree in Operations, Engineering, Business Administration or similar

Tools

ERP systems (ideally SAP S4 Hana)

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Job Description

Teledyne e2v is a global leader in specialised components and subsystems for innovative solutions in medical, science, aerospace, defence and industrial applications. Our products are everywhere, hospitals, planes, ships and even outer space, but you will only see them if you know where to look. Our products do many things including saving and protecting people's lives by finding and treating cancer, helping map our planet and the universe and freezing the atom down to 0° Kelvin. With a long and enviable history of technical and scientific innovation, Teledyne e2v is always working at the forefront of technology.

Role

The Head of Procurement will be responsible for all direct procurement for RF Power and all indirect procurement for the Chelmsford site. This role will develop and implement procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive best practices to deliver value, efficiency, and resilience across the supply chain. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

Main Accountabilities

• Lead all procurement activities for RF Power, ensuring security of supply, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance.
• Oversee all indirect procurement for the Chelmsford site, including facilities, services, and capital expenditure.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Implement best practices in procurement and supplier management to support operational objectives.
• Analyse direct and indirect procurement spend; develop and execute sourcing and negotiation strategies to achieve savings targets.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and managing supplier performance with a focus on total cost of ownership, quality, service, delivery, compliance, and innovation.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Finance to ensure integrated business planning and effective information flow.
• Provide subject matter expertise on global procurement strategies and tactics.
• Develop and manage procurement metrics and KPIs; provide timely and accurate reporting, analysis, and insights to support business decision-making.
• Lead, develop, and inspire the procurement team, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
• Support and lead key procurement and supply chain infrastructure projects as required.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Significant experience in procurement leadership roles, ideally within manufacturing or technology sectors.
• Proven track record in both direct and indirect procurement, including contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Experience in driving efficiencies, cost savings, and process improvements across procurement functions.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities and experience in developing and executing procurement strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen, contact negotiation and customer focus.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to bring teams on a change journey.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or similar).
• Experience with ERP systems (ideally SAP S4 Hana).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) and ERP systems.
• Ability to work at pace under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in high mix low volume manufacturing focused on highly engineered, complex products.

• Knowledge of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and integrated business planning processes.
• Willingness to travel as required (up to 20%).

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.