Head of Procurement — Transform, Lead & Optimize Sourcing

Jenkins Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is supporting an established organization in the UK for a Head of Procurement role. The successful candidate will modernize and drive the procurement strategy while managing both direct and indirect procurement activities. Key responsibilities include supplier performance management, leading a procurement team, and supporting operational initiatives. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP S4 Hana. Join this dynamic team and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience driving efficiencies, cost improvements and strategic change.
• ERP knowledge (SAP S4 Hana preferred).

Responsibilities

• Setting and executing procurement strategy.
• Leading direct and indirect sourcing activity.
• Delivering value, resilience and supply chain optimisation.
• Managing supplier performance and contract negotiations.
• Leading and developing the procurement team.
• Supporting major operational and commercial initiatives.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Driving efficiencies

Strategic change

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is supporting an established organization in the UK for a Head of Procurement role. The successful candidate will modernize and drive the procurement strategy while managing both direct and indirect procurement activities. Key responsibilities include supplier performance management, leading a procurement team, and supporting operational initiatives. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP S4 Hana. Join this dynamic team and make a significant impact.