**HEAD OF PROCUREMENT**
Location: East Midlands with hybrid working
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + Excellent benefits package
This company is a leader in the logistics sector, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. The Head of Procurement will play a pivotal role in driving the company's procurement strategy, ensuring efficiency and maximising value across all operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional to lead a talented team and contribute to the company's success while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The Head of Procurement will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement policies, managing supplier relationships, and optimising inventory and logistics. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in procurement and team leadership.
**Responsibilities Included:**
- Design and implement a company-wide procurement policy to control costs and rationalise purchasing.
- Develop an annual business plan to meet customer expectations for service provision and maintenance.
- Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the procurement team to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead supplier relationships to ensure delivery of EBIT and negotiate key commercial contracts.
- Manage risk through effective risk management disciplines.
**Skills and Attributes:**
- 5+ years of management experience, leading teams of 6 or more.
- Extensive indirect procurement experience with a focus on stakeholder management.
- Strong communication skills and experience in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
- Understanding of maintenance and production processes (desirable but not essential).
- Fully CIPS qualified with a degree level education and management qualifications.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Engagement with international teams to leverage purchasing volumes.
- A chance to make a significant impact on the company's procurement strategy.
Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
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At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
