Head of Purchasing

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Purchasing to lead procurement efforts and drive cost efficiencies. This pivotal role involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery of products while optimizing costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and experience with electronics components, along with a proven track record in contract manufacturing. Join a dynamic team in a modern facility just outside Cambridge, where your contributions will significantly impact the company's success. If you're ready to take on a leadership role with international travel opportunities, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Pension

Dental Care

Healthcare

Staff Wellbeing Support

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Car Parking

Electric Car Charging Points

Social Events and Activities

Qualifications

• Proven track record for reducing costs and managing procurement.
• Experience with global suppliers and contract manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage all procurement activities and optimise costs.
• Ensure timely delivery of products and build strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Cost Reduction

Contract Manufacturing Management

Team Leadership

Supplier Relationship Management

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

International Travel Preparedness

Education

Professional Qualification (MCIPS)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft AX

Job description

This company is a market leader in their field and they are looking for a highly experienced Head of Purchasing with a background in Engineering including significant exposure to electronics components, to define and deliver the global supply chain strategy for the business, delivering maximum value to all stakeholders. This will use a combination of your strategic, leadership and hands-on skills.

This is an opportunity where YOU can make a significant contribution to the business, being a key part of driving their success moving forward.

With a great culture based in modern facilities within a lovely location just outside of Cambridge, you will be responsible for managing all procurement activities, playing a critical role in optimising costs, ensuring the timely delivery of products and services as well as building strong supplier relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all procurement activities
• Optimise costs
• Ensure timely delivery of products and services
• Build strong supplier relationships

Key Qualifications:

• Proven track record for reducing costs
• Experience of offshore contract manufacturing management
• Provide clear direction to your team
• Lead by example
• Experience working with global suppliers
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to remain informed when dealing with large volumes of information and prioritise issues within a complex organisation
• Team player with the ability to work with stakeholders across multiple disciplines
• Prepared to travel internationally

To complement this, you should also ideally have:

• A professional qualification such as MCIPS
• Strong Excel skills
• Detailed Microsoft AX knowledge

Due to the travel involved with this role, you need to have a full, clean driving licence and your own car. Travel expenses will be paid.

What can you expect in return?

• Salary of £80,000 - £90,000 dependent on experience
• Pension, dental care and healthcare
• Support of staff wellbeing
• Discounted gym membership
• Large, free car parking on site and electric car charging points
• Social events and activities

If you are interested to learn more, please get in touch with your CV today.