Head of Procurement & Supply Chain (Hybrid)

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; Hybride; GBP 51 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual bonus

Hybrid working (3 days on site)

Private medical cover

Free parking

Résumé du poste

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Head of Procurement for a growing advanced engineering and technology business in the United Kingdom. This hybrid role includes on-site days and a focus on building a robust procurement strategy while leading a small team to ensure reliable supply.

You will develop supplier relationships, drive cost efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance while aligning with senior leadership on procurement priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement or purchasing teams in high-tech or engineering manufacturing.
• Experience managing outsourced manufacturing or a complex technical supply chain.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder skills; ability to drive improvements in a fast-moving environment.
• MCIPS and ERP experience is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead procurement and planning teams, coaching and development.
• Set and run a rolling procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Manage outsourced manufacturing partners and key suppliers end to end, including agreements and performance.
• Improve demand planning so inventory is lean and availability holds.
• Standardise and streamline procurement processes across the business.
• Collaborate with engineering, technical and commercial colleagues on sourcing decisions.
• Ensure procurement compliance with regulatory, security and ISO requirements.

Connaissances

Procurement leadership

Supply chain management

Stakeholder management

ERP/MRP experience

Description du poste

Symmetric Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Head of Procurement for a growing advanced engineering and technology business in the United Kingdom. This hybrid role includes on-site days and a focus on building a robust procurement strategy while leading a small team to ensure reliable supply.

You will develop supplier relationships, drive cost efficiency, and ensure regulatory compliance while aligning with senior leadership on procurement priorities.