Head of Procurement

Michael Page (UK); Wirral; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Head of Procurement to join a large organization in the food industry. This role offers strategic responsibility for sourcing raw materials and packaging while building a high-performing procurement organization. The successful candidate will have significant expertise in procurement and supply chain management, along with strong negotiation and leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £80,000 and £90,000, along with additional benefits including a car allowance and performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance-based bonus

Private healthcare cover

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience of sourcing raw materials (ingredients) and packaging.
• Exceptional leadership and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Full strategic and operational responsibility for sourcing materials.
• Conducting price and contract negotiations to ensure quality.
• Developing a group-wide procurement strategy.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Strong negotiation skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Job description

• Newly Created Head of Procurement role for a Global Food Group.
• Design/ Implement a category management structure across directs and indirects

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organisation within the food industry, known for its robust operational framework and commitment to excellence. The company offers a structured environment that supports professional growth and innovation in procurement practices.

Job Description

The role of Head of Procurement will be responsible for:

• Full strategic and operational responsibility for sourcing raw materials, packaging, technical components, contracted services, and energy.
• Identification, qualification, and selection of suitable suppliers domestically and internationally.
• Conducting price and contract negotiations while ensuring quality, reliability, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
• Establishing, maintaining, and renegotiating framework agreements, including regular cost reviews. Building and managing a professional supplier management system, including performance evaluation and cost analysis
• Close collaboration with Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Finance to ensure material availability and compliance with quality standards.
• Building a high-performing procurement organization with future leadership responsibility for an international team.
• Developing and implementing a group-wide procurement strategy, consolidating demand across sites, and leveraging synergies

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Procurement should have:

• Proven expertise in procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience of sourcing raw materials (ingredients), packaging and indirects would be highly beneficial
• Strong knowledge of financial services industry standards and regulations.
• Exceptional leadership and negotiation skills.
• Experience in developing and executing procurement strategies.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Capability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to assess market trends and procurement performance.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £90,000.
• Car allowance and performance-based bonus.
• Private healthcare cover and pension scheme.
• Opportunity to lead procurement within a large organisation.
• Professional development opportunities in the financial services industry.

If you are ready to make an impact as the Head of Procurement, apply now to take the next step in your career