Head of Procurement & Planning

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off after 1 year

Medicash

Private health care

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is recruiting for a Head of Planning & Procurement for a well-established manufacturing business in Chichester. The role oversees procurement strategy, supply chain operations and inventory planning to ensure smooth materials flow.

The position requires senior leadership experience in manufacturing procurement, with strong ERP and negotiation skills. Salary £55,000–£65,000. Hybrid/flexible working with some home days and benefits like private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in manufacturing procurement.
• Experience managing a team and developing staff.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, performance, and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and implement contingency plans where appropriate.
• Oversee forecasting, planning, and inventory levels in line with production requirements.
• Work collaboratively with production, logistics, and finance teams.
• Utilise the ERP system to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier performance.
• Lead improvements to ERP processes and modules relating to procurement and supply chain.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement and planning team.
• Manage the procurement budget and monitor relevant KPIs.
• Contribute to senior leadership decision-making and wider company initiatives.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Inventory planning

Team leadership

ERP systems

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Strategic decision-making

Communication

Job description

Head of Planning & Procurement

Location - Chichester

Salary - £55,000 - £65,000

We are currently recruiting for Head of Planning & Procurement on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Chichester.

They are seeking a Head of Procurement & Planning to lead procurement strategy, supply chain operations, and inventory planning, ensuring the effective flow of materials and services throughout the business.

Job Overview

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, performance, and quality standards
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and implement contingency plans where appropriate
• Oversee forecasting, planning, and inventory levels in line with production requirements
• Work collaboratively with production, logistics, and finance teams
• Utilise the ERP system to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier performance
• Lead improvements to ERP processes and modules relating to procurement and supply chain
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement and planning team
• Manage the procurement budget and monitor relevant KPIs
• Contribute to senior leadership decision-making and wider company initiatives

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar senior leadership role within a manufacturing business
• Strong knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and inventory planning
• Experience managing and developing a team
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and using technology to optimise procurement and supply chain processes
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and strategic decision-making ability
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and legal guidelines

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Some flexibility around start and finish times
• Ideally office-based, with the option to work from home one day per week once settled into the role
• Birthday off after one year's service
• Medicash
• Private healthcare