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Head of Purchasing

Integrity Personnel

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Head of Purchasing at a global leader in communications design. This role involves leading a team and executing a global supply chain strategy, making a significant impact on the company's success. The position offers a blend of tactical and strategic responsibilities, ensuring the business maximizes value for its customers. With a focus on consumer electronics, this role promises a dynamic work environment and the chance to work with international suppliers. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in a thriving industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays
Bonus
Private healthcare
Pension
Dental plan
25 days annual leave

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in purchasing management and supply chain.
  • Experience in consumer electronics and global supplier management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the purchasing team and define global supply chain strategies.
  • Maximize value for the business and its customers.

Skills

Senior Purchase Management experience
Extensive supply chain experience
Team management experience
Experience managing global suppliers
Experience within consumer electronics
Managing manufacturers
Experience negotiating contracts
Supply chain strategy definition

Job description

Head of Purchasing

An exciting opening has arisen for a Head of Purchasing to join this global leader in communications product design. With responsibility for the Purchasing team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Experience and skills needed for this Head of Purchasing role:

  • Senior Purchase Management experience
  • Extensive supply chain experience within the electronics/telecommunications or consumer goods industries.
  • Team management experience
  • Experience managing global suppliers
  • Experience within consumer electronics (sourcing electronic components)
  • Managing manufacturers
  • Experience negotiating contracts/preferred suppliers lists
  • Supply chain strategy definition

The Role:

As the Head of Purchasing, you will join this thriving business in the field of wireless communications managing a team of purchasing professionals. It really is an exciting and critically important opportunity with a mix of tactical and strategic responsibilities, where you will define and execute a global supply chain strategy and help maximize value for the business and its customers. This Head of Purchasing position is an on-site role with occasional international travel.

Location: Cambridge

Salary: GBP80-90K

Benefits:

  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension
  • Dental plan
  • 25 days annual leave and more
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