Head Of Procurement & Planning

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Birthday off

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is recruiting for a Head of Planning & Procurement in Chichester. The role focuses on leading procurement strategy, supply chain operations and inventory planning to ensure smooth material flow.

Key duties include developing procurement strategies, managing supplier performance, overseeing forecasting and inventory levels, and driving ERP-enabled improvements across the function. The candidate will mentor the planning team and support senior leadership decisions.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in manufacturing procurement and planning.
• Deep knowledge of procurement, supply chain and inventory planning.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Strong ERP knowledge and ability to optimise processes with technology.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for timely, cost-effective acquisitions.
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, performance, and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and implement contingencies.
• Oversee forecasting, planning and inventory levels aligned with production needs.
• Collaborate with production, logistics and finance teams.
• Utilise ERP to manage procurement, inventory and supplier performance.
• Lead ERP process improvements related to procurement and supply chain.
• Lead, mentor and develop the procurement and planning team.
• Manage procurement budget and monitor KPIs.
• Contribute to senior leadership decision-making and wider initiatives.

Skills

Procurement leadership

ERP systems

Supply chain

Budgeting

Negotiation

Team development

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