Purchasing Leader

Michael Page; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the automotive sector is seeking a dynamic Purchasing Leader to join their international team. This role focuses on developing procurement strategies, optimizing costs, and improving supplier relationships, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic, international team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior purchasing role within the automotive sector.
• Strong expertise in both direct and indirect procurement.
• International experience and familiarity with global supplier networks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance supplier performance.
• Drive efficiency within the procurement function, implementing best practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Job description

In this role you will lead a small international team, managing a mix of direct and indirect purchasing. Your primary objective will be to reduce overall spend while transforming the function into a value-adding strategic asset.

Client Details

Our client, a leading player in the automotive sector, is seeking a dynamic Purchasing Leader to join their team. With a strong international presence and a commitment to operational excellence, this organisation is focused on optimising procurement strategies to drive business value

Description

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a robust procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
• Cost Optimisation: Identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance supplier performance.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers, ensuring quality, efficiency, and innovation.
• Process Improvement: Drive efficiency within the procurement function, implementing best practices and cutting-edge methodologies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to align purchasing decisions with company objectives.

Profile

• Proven experience in a senior purchasing role within the automotive sector.
• Strong expertise in both direct and indirect procurement.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse complex data sets to inform strategic decision-making.
• International experience and familiarity with global supplier networks preferred.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape a high-impact procurement function within a growing organisation.
• Dynamic, international team with opportunities for professional development.

If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in procurement leadership, we encourage you to apply and drive meaningful change in a thriving automotive environment.