Head of purchasing

Head of Purchasing An exciting opening has arisen for a Head of Purchasingto join this global leader in communications product design. With responsibility for the Purchasing team you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference. Experience and skills needed for this Head of Purchasing role: * Senior Purchase Management experience * Extensive supply chain experience within the electronics/telecommunications or consumer good industries. * Team management experience * Experience managing global suppliers * Experience within consumer electronics (sourcing electronic components) * Managing manufacturers * Experience negotiating contracts/preferred suppliers’ lists * Supply chain strategy definition The Role: As the Head of Purchasing you will join this thriving business in the field of wireless communications managing a team of purchasing professionals. It really is an exciting and critically important opportunity with a mix of tactical and strategic responsibilities, where you will define and execute a global supply chain strategy and help maximise value for the business and its customers. This Head of Purchasing position is an on-site role with occasional international travel. Role: Head of Purchasing Location: Cambridge Salary: £80-90K Benefits: * Early finish on Fridays * Bonus * Private healthcare * Pension * Dental plan * 25 days annual leave and more… Candidates searching for the following job titles are also likely to be interested in this role: *Senior Buyer * Senior Procurement specialist * Head of Purchasing * Head of Buying * Procurement Manager * Head of Procurement * For full company details and job specification for this unique role please call Pia and email your CV now. We o Understand your specific requirements and career aspirations o Guarantee to keep you updated o Provide full pre-interview preparation and post-interview de-briefing o We guarantee not to approach any company without consulting you first