Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

OM Search Consultants LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Procurement and Supply Chain to optimize supplier relationships and ensure effective operational delivery. The role requires significant experience in managing complex supplier agreements and the ability to lead teams in a dynamic environment. This is a permanent position offering a salary range of GBP70,000-GBP90,000 and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Chance to shape procurement strategy

Role in specialized sector with national impact

Qualifications

• Strong background in procurement and supply chain management within Distributions, Manufacturing or Healthcare.
• Significant experience managing complex contracts and major supplier agreements.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Add value through strategic supplier relationships.
• Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations on major packages for optimal arrangements.

Skills

Procurement management

Supply chain management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

OM Search Consultants is proud to represent an innovative, privately owned organisation on their search for a strategic, customer focussed individual to join the business as their Head of Procurement and supply chain.

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

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving business, using their international platform to make a real impact and build relationships.

Role

As the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, you will be responsible for adding value through strategic supplier relationships and ensuring effective operational delivery.

The role requires building strong partnerships with senior stakeholders and clients to support business growth, whilst ensuring the highest standards of commercial governance and performance across complex programmes.

Reporting to the Managing Director, this position will focus on leading negotiations on major packages to secure optimal commercial and contractual arrangements, whilst building relationships that impact sales and margin growth.

Qualifications

• Strong background in procurement and supply chain management within Distributions, Manufacturing or Healthcare industry.
• Significant experience of managing complex contracts, subcontracts, and major supplier agreements.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage procurement across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working across complex organisations.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience in cost modelling, financial analysis, audits, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovation and value through supplier relationships.

Benefits

• Salary of GBP70,000- GBP90,000 depending on experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package.
• An opportunity to take on a senior role within a highly specialised sector, delivering long-term programmes of national importance.
• This is a permanent role offering the chance to shape procurement and supply chain strategy at a senior level, while driving performance and value across complex projects.