Head of Procurement
Location: Nantwich, UK (Travel to Multiple sites)
Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + Benefits
iO Associates has partnered with a well-established and innovative food manufacturing group, recognized for its rich heritage, commitment to quality, and forward-thinking approach, is seeking a talented Head of Procurement. With multiple operational sites and a reputation for excellence, the company offers an exciting environment for strategic leaders looking to deliver meaningful, group-wide impact.
About the Role:
As Head of Procurement, you will champion the end-to-end procurement function across all group sites. This is a pivotal leadership position focused on developing and executing robust procurement strategies, optimising group spend, ensuring supplier excellence, and driving cost savings and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead procurement operations across the entire group.
2. Devise and implement strategic plans to achieve a minimum of £200k net annual savings.
3. Analyse expenditure, develop procurement plans, and manage the full tendering cycle.
4. Oversee supplier performance, contractual agreements, SLAs, and rebate frameworks.
5. Support Cap-ex project savings and deliver on innovation initiatives.
6. Proactively forecast and manage procurement risks to ensure suppl...