Head of Procurement & Planning

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off after 1 year

Hybrid work option

Flexible start times

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd in Chichester is seeking a Head of Procurement & Planning to lead procurement strategy, supply chain operations, and inventory planning to ensure material flow across the business.

You will manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance while overseeing forecasting and inventory in line with production needs. Strong ERP knowledge and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure 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.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Procurement knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Head of Procurement & Planning (BJ47520) Chichester, England

Salary: GBP55000 - GBP65000 per annum

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