Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group Come and join us as our Head of Procurement for the UK & Ireland region.
wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions.We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction.
About the Role
Due to business growth, we are recruiting a talented Head of Procurement to drive performance improvements within the regional procurement function across the UK & Ireland.
The Head of Procurement will expand, lead, shape, and develop a centralised procurement function supporting all business entities in the region.
Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will lead procurement risk management, drive cost savings, and enhance supplier relationship management.
Key duties and goals include:
Embedding a continuous improvement culture
Advancing CO2 reduction goals across our supply portfolio
Expanding department scope
Conducting tenders
Identifying opportunities for supplier rationalization
Ensuring alignment with regional strategy
Acting as the key contact for major suppliers
Coordinating supplier performance reviews
Line managing regional procurement departments
Providing expert advice to regional leadership
Supporting and overseeing compliance
This regional role requires regular travel across the UK & Ireland. A company car/allowance is provided.
Hours of Work: 35 hours a week. Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm)
About You
You will be an established procurement senior leader, with strong experience in management and coaching, plus strong experience of supplier-facing procurement activity.
You will be accomplished at managing change and delivering transformation activity which embed best practice.
You will also have
MCIPS qualification
Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience/training)
Excellent communication (both written and verbal)
Negotiation skills
Strong analytical skills and numeracy
Excellent knowledge of SAP/ERP
Experienced with Microsoft Office
Understanding of Health & Safety (preferably a relevant qualification such as IOSH)
Ability to communicate strategies and concepts simply and effectively
Full driving licence and flexibility for regular travel
About our Benefits
Salary - competitive
Annual bonus up to 12%
Private medical cover (family)
Company car or allowance
Professional growth, training, and opportunities to hone your skills and knowledge
Ability to purchase additional holidays
Company Pension
SIP ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
Life Assurance
Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)
About us
With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.
So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as our Head of Procurement and start growing your career with us today!
The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.
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