Interim Head of Purchasing: Transform Supply Chain

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays, with

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme and

Growth By Sharing quarterly bonus

Christmas shutdown

Professional development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric

Eye Care Voucher Scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Breakfast and refreshments provided

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment are partnering with a growing manufacturing and distribution business in Worcester to appoint an established interim procurement and supply chain leader. You will assess the function, set strategy and drive the implementation to strengthen procurement, improve commercial performance and reduce supplier risk.

Reporting to the COO, you will deliver a sustainable operating model, lead critical negotiations and ensure measurable savings and improved terms, with a hands-on,

Qualifications

• Interim procurement/supply chain leader with proven transformation delivery.

Responsibilities

• Rapid assessment of purchasing and supply chain arrangements and capability.

Skills

Strategic procurement leadership

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation and contract management

Category management

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Jackie Kerr Recruitment are partnering with a growing manufacturing and distribution business in Worcester to appoint an established interim procurement and supply chain leader. You will assess the function, set strategy and drive the implementation to strengthen procurement, improve commercial performance and reduce supplier risk.

Reporting to the COO, you will deliver a sustainable operating model, lead critical negotiations and ensure measurable savings and improved terms, with a hands-on,