Head of Procurement

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Food business is seeking a Head of Procurement to join their senior management team. The role involves leading the procurement function, creating sourcing strategies, and ensuring supply chain resilience. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Healthcare and Life Cover

25 leave days + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior procurement role within the food industry.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of international shipping and delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of buyers.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Ability

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Tools

ERP Systems

Procurement Analytics Tools

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Senior Recruitment Consultant | Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning & Logistics Expert

Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading UK Food business that has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Procurement to join their senior management team and lead the sourcing and supplier strategy.

You will lead the procurement function across all categories, creating and implementing sourcing strategies that ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and supply chain resilience.

On Offer:

• Salary will be circa £75 000 to £80 000
• Performance Bonus
• Healthcare and Life Cover
• 25 leave days + 8 bank holidays
• The role will be based in the Surrey area
• Hybrid remote working option (1 day work from home - Fridays)

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead and mentor a team of buyers.
• Source and negotiate with global and local suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and reliability.
• Work in accordance with the Company’s ethical sourcing policies to ensure full compliance.
• Assist with Quality Control and Logistics (importing, customs) and liaise with the in-house logistics team to ensure on time delivery (where applicable).
• Manage customer tenders, keeping Sales & Marketing with relevant pricing and data.
• Raise formal purchase orders and process all associated admin through our order processing system.
• Ensure that a full written documentation trail is available, in accordance with company requirements.
• Work with the Demand Planning Manager & Operations Manager ensuring that we meet our delivery/availability and stock targets.
• Research, discuss and introduce new suppliers on a regular basis.

Candidate requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior procurement role within the food industry.
• Tenacious with a strong determination to succeed
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Skilled negotiator with a commercial mindset and strong analytical ability.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver operational excellence.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes would be beneficial
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Confident using ERP systems and procurement analytics tools.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Retail

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