Head of Purchasing

Family and Children's Service of the Capital Region; Easton in Gordano; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable construction is seeking a Head of Purchasing for the UK and Ireland to manage supplier relationships and drive procurement excellence. This role involves leading a team, overseeing complex projects, and contributing to the global procurement strategy. The successful candidate will have significant procurement experience and strong leadership abilities, aiming to enhance supplier performance and align with strategic goals.

Benefits

Flexibility in working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and equal opportunities

Focus on safety and working environment

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, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Manage and develop a team of strategic buyers.
• Deliver complex procurement projects, including sustainability-led initiatives.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier risk management

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Job description

At Etex, 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 communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow, and lead? Join us as Head of Purchasing UK and Ireland to 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 connects & cares 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 believe that diversity of thinking helps us deliver strong and sustainable performance. We are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.
• Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is based on trust, enabling you to do your best work.