Head of Procurement

Project Interim Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic HVAC and electronics distribution company seeks a Head of Procurement to lead their procurement strategy and team in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will oversee supplier relationships, drive cost efficiency, and implement digitisation initiatives to streamline processes. With a strong emphasis on strategic sourcing and category management, this role is pivotal to the company's growth and operational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience in relevant industries.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation.
• Experience with supply chain management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function and develop procurement strategies.
• Manage relationships with key global manufacturers and logistics partners.
• Drive digitisation of procurement processes for efficiency.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Procurement digitisation

Analytical ability

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Degree in supply chain management or related discipline

Professional certifications (CIPS, ISM, CPSM)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Head of Procurement – Circa £100K Package

Our client is a leading HVAC / electronics distribution organisation with a fantastic workplace environment. Due to significant business growth, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Head of Procurement based broadly in the Milton Keynes / Northampton / Cambridge / Luton areas.

You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement function, ensuring robust supplier relationships, managing a small procurement team, cost efficiency strategies, stock availability, and strategic alignment with the company’s growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the company’s procurement strategy aligned with business goals and market demands.
• Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing procurement team across multiple sites and assess the potential of a category management approach and practice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key global manufacturers, OEMs, and logistics partners.
• Manage the sourcing of technical products across key categories and collaborate with operations and sales to ensure optimal stock levels and availability
• Work with the business to establish drop ship supplier models to increase fulfilment efficiency and reduce stock-holding costs.
• Work towards the replacement of manual procurement processes with digitisation to increase efficiencies.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience ideally across related industries such as parts/components supply, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, building services, technical wholesale or HVAC.
• A proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiation.
• Experience leading / participating in procurement digitisation initiatives (removal of manual processes) and experience establishing drop ship supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with global sourcing from Europe and Asia, import processes, and international supplier engagement.
• Strong analytical ability and experience using ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and works effectively with sales, operations, finance and technical teams to balance commercial and customer priorities.
• Desirable - A degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related discipline and professional certifications such as CIPS, ISM, CPSM or equivalent