Head of Purchasing

Etex Building Performance; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Etex Building Performance, a leader in sustainable construction, seeks a Head of Purchasing to manage critical supplier relationships and lead a team in Bristol. This role encompasses procurement leadership, project delivery, and team development in a dynamic environment, contributing to business goals and sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

9% total pension

Up to 10% annual bonus

Annual salary reviews

Online discount scheme

Cycle scheme

Childcare vouchers

Free secure parking

Up to 25 days holiday (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Significant procurement experience in complex, multi-site environments.
• Proven experience leading and developing procurement teams.
• Strong commercial mindset with a proactive, strategic approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement across divisions to align with strategic business goals.
• Manage and develop a team of strategic buyers, fostering growth.
• Directly manage key supplier relationships for critical raw materials.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Job description

AtEtex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead? Join us asHead of Purchasing UK and Irelandto manage critical supplier relationships, drive high-stakes projects and lead a team of five strategic buyers.

What you’ll do:

• Lead procurement across our divisions, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals
• Oversee and optimise our spend portfolio
• Manage and develop a team of strategic buyers, fostering growth and accountability
• Directly manage key supplier relationships for critical raw materials
• Deliver complex procurement projects, including sustainability-led initiatives
• Negotiate contracts and ensure effective supplier performance management
• Work collaboratively within a matrix environment, aligning internal stakeholder priorities
• Drive procurement excellence through cross-functional collaboration
• Contribute to the global procurement strategy
• Identify and implement cost optimisation and long-term value creation opportunities

What you’ll have:

• Significant procurement experience in complex, multi-site environments
• Proven experience leading and developing procurement teams
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier relationship management expertise
• Demonstrated ability in strategic sourcing and category management
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience working in a matrix structure, balancing diverse business needs
• Proficiency in procurement systems, especially Ariba and SAP is desirable
• Strong commercial mindset with a proactive, strategic approach
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Experience in supplier risk management and performance evaluation

Why join us?

• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work

In Short

• Industry Construction & Property
• Founded 1987
• Location Bristol, UK
• Company size 5000+

About Etex

Etex specialises in passive fire protection solutions, innovative plasterboard products and systems, and market leading fibre cement boards. Through our technical expertise we seek to become an expert in dry and lightweight construction

Benefits to working at Etex

In addition to a competitive salary we also offer a number of benefits including.

•9% total pension (3% input from you, 6% input from us)

•Up to 10% annual bonus based on personal and company performance

•Perform annual salary reviews

•Free and confidential employee assistance program

•Online discount scheme

•Cycle scheme

•Childcare vouchers

•Free secure parking

•Up to 25 days holiday (pro rata)

•Wellbeing events run throughout the year

People

At Etex we are looking for dedicated, communicative and innovative people to join our team.

We recognise that the key to achieving success is with and through our people, so we our serious about investing in your potential.

We provide colleagues with the opportunity to develop personally and professionally through project work (to give exposure to other teams), which rewards, stretches and drives success. We also support and encourage employees to attend externally recognised training that not only provide qualifications but also develop our people further in giving them tangible skills.