Head of Procurement

COREcruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in the North West is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead their strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement within Foodservice or FMCG and be skilled in negotiation and team management.

Benefits

Benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior procurement roles.
• Experience within Foodservice or FMCG is required.
• Experience in managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement department and implement strategies.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manage relationships.
• Develop and implement category strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Education

CIPS qualified

Job description

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Head of Procurement – Procurement Organisation – North West - £65-80K + Benefits

Role: Head of Procurement

Location: North West

Salary: Up to £80K + Benefits (DOE)

My client is a procurement organisation based in the North West of England who operate across various industries.

They are currently looking for a Head of Procurement to join their team and lead their procurement department. The Head of Procurement will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the procurement strategy, optimising supplier relationships, and driving cost-efficiency across the organisation. They are looking for a visionary leader who can lead and inspire the procurement team to achieve their strategic objectives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Head of Procurement to join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with wider teams to support and provide procurement solutions as required.
• Sourcing, tendering, negotiating with suppliers as requested by the business.
• Presenting back solutions to internal customers and concluding contracts with suppliers
• Develop and implement category strategies and establish strategic relationships with suppliers.
• Implement a centralised procurement strategy to ensure efficient procurement administration support is provided to business stakeholders with feedback.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services meet the quality, service, and price required.
• Work with the Procurement team to streamline and improve sourcing processes.

The Ideal Head of Procurement Candidate:

• Have a proven track record working in senior procurement positions.
• MUST have experience within Foodservice or FMCG; GPO (Group Purchasing Organisation) experience is a bonus.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Experienced in fast paced procurement.
• CIPS qualified is desirable.
• Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.
• Have a hands-on approach with strong negotiation and admin skills.
• Good communication and organisation skills.