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Head of Procurement - Manufacturing - Lancashire, Blackpool
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Location:
Blackpool, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Manufacturing
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Yes
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Posted:
05.05.2025
Expiry Date:
19.06.2025
Job Description:
* Join a growing business with investment and a desire to develop
* Build and develop a procurement function
About Our Client
My client is part of a global manufacturing operation, experiencing rapid expansion. The organisation benefits from rapid decision making and a very healthy order book.
Job Description
As the Head of Procurement, you will:
* Assess the current team capability, support development, and build a structure that will deliver high performance
* Build a strong internal network to ensure early engagement on projects, and ensure procurement is aligned with goals
* Build an agile supply chain capable of ramping up as required
* Work closely with operations and supply chain to ensure the order book is delivered
* Invest time in supplier relationships to counter the lack of capacity in global markets
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate will be:
* Proven operating at a leadership level (Head of Procurement) in a complex manufacturing environment
* Able to demonstrate how they have supported an operation to ramp up from zero to mass production
* Have a track record in metals procurement, including subcontract processes (castings, forging, machining, surface finishes)
* Comfortable operating at pace
* Strong awareness of the end-to-end supply chain and managing risks accordingly
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