Head of Procurement and Logistics
Location: Bishop’s Stortford
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum plus benefits
Contract Type: Permanent – Full time
We are seeking a talented and driven Head of Procurement and Logistics to join a long-established, multi-faceted organisation that delivers essential goods and services to a unique and remote community. With a heritage spanning over 160 years, this business operates across retail, property, travel, insurance, and freight, playing a vital role in supporting its customers and stakeholders.
This is a rare opportunity for a strategic leader to take ownership of a critical function within a business where your impact will be both visible and valued. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping procurement and logistics operations, driving efficiency and innovation across the board.
Ideal Candidate
Proven experience in procurement and commercial management
Strong leadership and team management capabilities
Energetic, enthusiastic, and commercially astute
Results-driven, ambitious, and self-motivated
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skillsKey Responsibilities
Lead the procurement and logistics division, ensuring the efficient supply of goods to a remote location
Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiate improved terms, and identify new opportunities
Oversee logistics operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and third-party freight services
Manage and develop a small team, fostering a high-performance culture
Own the division’s budget, management accounts, and reporting, supporting business planning and growthThis Head of Procurement and Logistics role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership. If you’re ready to take on a role where your expertise will make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now for immediate consideration for this exciting Head of Procurement and Logistics opportunity.
Commutable Locations: Harlow, Hoddesdon, Braintree, Cambridge, Haverhill, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Waltham Cross, Chelmsford, Letchworth Garden City, Luton
If you’re a strategic thinker with expertise in procurement, logistics, and team leadership, you could be a key part of our client’s team and we’d love to hear from you! APPLY NOW for immediate consideration for this Head of Procurement and Logistics opportunity.
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