Head Of Procurement-Jobs in United States

Job Description

Senior Procurement Manager / Head of Procurement (Greenfield)

Location: Hybrid / flexible across various UK locations ~ 2 days a week

JSS Search have partnered with a technology leading company to seek a talented Senior Procurement Manager to lead their indirect procurement team. In this role, you’ll drive procurement strategies, create/implement procurement processes, manage supplier relationships to deliver significant cost savings along with growing the value of procurement within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the procurement function, ensuring effective category management and cost-effective strategies.
• Develop and implement procurement performance measures to drive continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across various departments, aligning procurement objectives with business goals.
• Oversee sourcing processes for external products/services to ensure efficiency and suitability.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to achieve favourable terms and implement robust contract management processes.
• Collaborate with Finance and business teams to leverage new systems for streamlining procurement processes.

Skills & Experience:

• MCIPS qualified
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and contract management skills
• Experience working with finance/procurement systems
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities