Head of procurement and logistics

McCarthy Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Head of Procurement and Logistics. The successful candidate will lead the procurement and logistics division, ensuring efficient supply of goods. Strong leadership and procurement experience are essential. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £65,000 plus benefits and is located in Bishops Stortford.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and commercial management.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and logistics division, ensuring the efficient supply of goods.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiate improved terms.
• Oversee logistics operations for timely delivery of goods.

Skills

Procurement and commercial management experience

Leadership and team management

Interpersonal relationship-building

Results-driven and ambitious

Energetic and enthusiastic

Job description

Head of Procurement and Logistics

Location : Bishops Stortford

Salary : Up to £65,000 per annum plus benefits

Contract Type : Permanent (Full time)

We are seeking a talented and driven Head of Procurement and Logistics to join a long‑established, multi‑faced organisation that delivers essential goods and services to a unique and remote community. With a heritage spanning over 160 years, this business operates across retail, property, travel, insurance, and freight, playing a vital role in supporting its customers and stakeholders.

This is a rare opportunity for a strategic leader to take ownership of a critical function within a business where your impact will be both visible and valued. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping procurement and logistics operations, driving efficiency and innovation across the board.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in procurement and commercial management
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and commercially astute
• Results‑driven, ambitious, and self‑motivated
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and logistics division, ensuring the efficient supply of goods to a remote location
• Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiate improved terms, and identify new opportunities
• Oversee logistics operations, ensuring timely and cost‑effective delivery of goods and third‑party freight services
• Manage and develop a small team, fostering a high‑performance culture
• Own the division’s budget, management accounts, and reporting, supporting business planning and growth

This Head of Procurement and Logistics role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership. If you’re ready to take on a role where your expertise will make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration for this exciting opportunity.

Commutable Locations

Harlow, Hoddesdon, Braintree, Cambridge, Haverhill, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Waltham Cross, Chelmsford, Letchworth Garden City, Luton

The Legal Bit

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy at privacy. If you wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the processing of your data please contact us at the office and we will respond to your query.