Procurement Leader – RF Power & Indirect Spend

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Chelmsford is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships. This role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills to enhance supply chain performance. Candidates should have substantial procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing or technology sectors, with a proven history of driving efficiencies and managing supplier engagements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement leadership roles, ideally within manufacturing or technology sectors.
• Proven track record in both direct and indirect procurement.
• Experience in driving efficiencies and cost savings.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all procurement activities for RF Power and oversee indirect procurement.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and other departments.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Ability to influence

Education

Degree in Operations, Engineering, Business Administration or similar

Tools

ERP systems (ideally SAP S4 Hana)

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)

Job description

A global technology leader in Chelmsford is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships. This role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills to enhance supply chain performance. Candidates should have substantial procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing or technology sectors, with a proven history of driving efficiencies and managing supplier engagements.