Head of Procurement
Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire
POST Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a growing, innovative business
based in Wetherby in the appointment of a Head of Procurement.
This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for leading purchasing, stock control, international trade and procurement-related operational coordination across the business. Reporting into the Operations Director and working closely with Finance, Sales, Operations and the Managing Director,
the Head of Procurement will play a critical role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while supporting sustainable growth and profitability.
The Role
As Head of Procurement, you will ensure the timely sourcing of high-quality goods at optimal cost, maintain strong supplier and logistics relationships, and
safeguard stock accuracy, cash flow and compliance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Purchasing & Supplier Management
* Source the highest quality goods at the best possible price
* Purchase all stock and major items required by the business
* Build and maintain excellent day-to-day supplier relationships
* Onboard new suppliers and continuously expand the supplier portfolio
* Work closely with Finance and suppliers to ensure PO and invoice accuracy
* Implement and communicate internal requisition procedures for non-stock items
* International Trade & Logistics
* Ensure full import and export compliance for global sales
* Manage intra-group transactions, including transfer pricing, sales and purchase orders, logistics, documentation and stakeholder communication
* Act as the point of contact for international sales once a PO is received, ensuring all delivery and site information is gathered and managed efficiently
* Negotiate with shipping companies to secure the best contracts and pricing
* Keep Operations informed of inbound freight schedules to support forward planning
* Stock Control & Working Capital
* Maintain 100% accuracy of stock records by value and quantity
* Propose and manage working capital targets by product category (subject to Director approval)
* Balance stock availability with cash flow by closely aligning supply with sales demand
* Take responsibility for all stock adjustments, including transfers between sales and rental stock
* Reporting, Systems & Cross-Functional Working
* Produce and maintain all departmental reporting
* Ensure Zoho systems are fully up to date with orders, ETAs and product data
* Provide reporting via Zoho Analytics to support finance and cash flow forecasting
* Own the order management process, including accurate setup of new product codes
* Work closely with other departments, including Marketing, to communicate new product arrivals and promotional opportunities
* IT, IP & Governance
* Oversee IT hardware, software, cybersecurity, compliance, onboarding and training
* Manage intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, drawings and professional services budget lines
* Attend and host meetings as required
* Occasionally attend meetings outside normal working hours (e.g. overseas supplier calls, arranged in advance)
* Attend supplier meetings when required (rarely offsite)
About You
- Proven experience in procurement or purchasing management at a senior level
- Strong understanding of international trade, import/export compliance and logistics
- Commercially astute with a clear focus on cost control, cash flow and working capital
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and systems confident
- Confident communicator with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships
- Comfortable working cross-functionally in a growing, fast-paced environment
What’s on Offer
- A key leadership role within a growing and ambitious business
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- The opportunity to shape procurement strategy and make a real commercial impact
- Based in Wetherby with minimal travel requirements
For more information or to apply, please contact POST Recruitment