Head of Procurement

iO Associates; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected food manufacturing group as the Head of Procurement to lead procurement strategies and optimize spend across multiple sites. You will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and achieving substantial cost savings, while ensuring supplier excellence. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on the organization and its competitive position in the market.

Qualifications

• Proven background as Head of Procurement in multi-site manufacturing.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering measurable cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations across all group sites.
• Devise strategic plans to achieve minimum £200k annual savings.
• Manage supplier performance and contractual agreements.

Skills

Strategic vision

Commercial acumen

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Head of Procurement

Location: Nantwich, UK (Travel to Multiple sites)

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Benefits

iO Associates has partnered with a well-established and innovative food manufacturing group, recognized for its rich heritage, commitment to quality, and forward-thinking approach, is seeking a talented Head of Procurement. With multiple operational sites and a reputation for excellence, the company offers an exciting environment for strategic leaders looking to deliver meaningful, group-wide impact.

About the Role:

As Head of Procurement, you will champion the end-to-end procurement function across all group sites. This is a pivotal leadership position focused on developing and executing robust procurement strategies, optimising group spend, ensuring supplier excellence, and driving cost savings and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement operations across the entire group.
• Devise and implement strategic plans to achieve a minimum of £200k net annual savings.
• Analyse expenditure, develop procurement plans, and manage the full tendering cycle.
• Oversee supplier performance, contractual agreements, SLAs, and rebate frameworks.
• Support Cap-ex project savings and deliver on innovation initiatives.
• Proactively forecast and manage procurement risks to ensure supply chain resilience.
• Provide regular updates and detailed reports to the Finance Director and board.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven background as a Head of Procurement within a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Strategic vision with exceptional commercial acumen.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Advanced analytical, negotiation, and influential leadership skills.
• MCIPS qualified with a track record of delivering measurable cost savings.
• Experience in food manufacturing and working with global suppliers.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with procurement software specific to the food manufacturing sector.
• Prior involvement in sustainable sourcing initiatives.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to steer procurement strategy in a respected food manufacturing company that values tradition, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will ensure the group remains competitive, efficient, and future-ready.

Ready to take ownership of a high-impact procurement function?

Submit your CV today and help shape the future of a renowned food manufacturing group.