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, cyber‑security, 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
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