Head of Procurement

wienerberger UK; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building materials is seeking a Head of Procurement for the UK & Ireland region. The role involves leading a centralized procurement function, driving performance improvements, and ensuring alignment with regional strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid background in procurement and supplier management.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 12%

Private medical cover (family)

Company car or allowance

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits offering

Qualifications

• Established procurement senior leader with coaching experience.
• Experience managing supplier-facing procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement risk management and drive cost savings.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and manage regional procurement departments.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Degree level qualification

MCIPS qualification

Tools

SAP/ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group

Come and join us as our Head of Procurement for the UK & Ireland region.

wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions.We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.

About The Role

Due to business growth, we are recruiting a talented Head of Procurement to drive performance improvements within the regional procurement function across the UK & Ireland.

The Head of Procurement will expand, lead, shape, and develop a centralised procurement function supporting all business entities in the region.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will lead procurement risk management, drive cost savings, and enhance supplier relationship management.

Key Duties And Goals Include

• Embedding a continuous improvement culture
• Advancing CO2 reduction goals across our supply portfolio
• Expanding department scope
• Conducting tenders
• Identifying opportunities for supplier rationalization
• Ensuring alignment with regional strategy
• Acting as the key contact for major suppliers
• Coordinating supplier performance reviews
• Line managing regional procurement departments
• Providing expert advice to regional leadership
• Supporting and overseeing compliance
  
  

This regional role requires regular travel across the UK & Ireland. A company car/allowance is provided.

Hours of Work: 35 hours a week. Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm)

About You

You will be an established procurement senior leader, with strong experience in management and coaching, plus strong experience of supplier-facing procurement activity.

You will be accomplished at managing change and delivering transformation activity which embed best practice.

You will also have

• MCIPS qualification
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience/training)
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal)
• Negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills and numeracy
• Excellent knowledge of SAP/ERP
• Experienced with Microsoft Office
• Understanding of Health & Safety (preferably a relevant qualification such as IOSH)
• Ability to communicate strategies and concepts simply and effectively
• Full driving licence and flexibility for regular travel
  
  

About Our Benefits

• Salary - competitive
• Annual bonus up to 12%
• Private medical cover (family)
• Company car or allowance
• Professional growth, training, and opportunities to hone your skills and knowledge
• Ability to purchase additional holidays
• Company Pension
• SIP ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)
  
  

About Us

With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.

So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as our Head of Procurement and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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