Head of Procurement & Sales

OM Search Consultants LTD; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Head of Procurement and Sales to drive strategies for new customer acquisition and sales growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement or sales within the plastic packaging or manufacturing industry, demonstrating excellent negotiation and team leadership skills. This role offers a hybrid work environment and various benefits including healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Hybrid Working

Stakeholder pension

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a senior leader in procurement or sales.
• Experience influencing a Senior Leadership team.
• Strong understanding of the plastic packaging and manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies.
• Lead new customer acquisition and relationship building.
• Drive sales, margin growth, and performance metrics.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Sales growth

Negotiation skills

Commercial strategy

Team leadership

Job description

OM Search Consultants is delighted to be working with a privately owned market leading Manufacturer on their search for an outstanding individual to lead the Procurement and Sales function.

The business has a reputation for high quality products, a commitment to excellence and consistent, reliable service.

This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive work culture, whilst using their global platform to make a real impact.

As the Head of Procurement and Sales, you will be responsible for driving best practice, whilst implementing the strategy to drive a growing division within the business.

Reporting to the CEO, this position will focus on new customer acquisition, retention, relationship building, driving sales, and margin growth.

As the Head of Procurement and Sales, you will be responsible for the following:

• Commercial Strategy
• Product Innovation
• Market Research & Competitor Analysis
• Procurement Strategy
• Team Leadership and Accountability for performance metrics

Requirements:

• Proven track record as a senior leader in procurement, sales or commercial positions within Plastic Packaging, Paper or Manufacturing related sectors.
• Experience with influencing a Senior Leadership team.
• Experience driving sales growth, margin improvement, and budgetary control.
• Commercial acumen and understanding of the plastic Packaging, Paper or Manufacturing industry
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Previous experience in working closely with suppliers.
• P&L ownership

The Ideal Person:

• Growth mindset, with a passion for solutions and customer led strategies.
• Collaborative individual with previous experience in building cross-functional relationships.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
• Highly engaging, with a passion for negotiating.

Benefits:

• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Hybrid Working
• Stakeholder pension.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.