Head of Buying - (On-site)
Are you a strategic purchasing leader ready to step up and make an impact in a dynamic, growing business? We're partnering with a successful international company supplying major household names - and they're looking for an experienced Head of Buying to join their senior leadership team at their HQ.
About the Head of Buying role
As Head of Buying, you'll oversee the Purchasing, Stock Control, and Quality Assurance functions. You'll drive cost-saving strategies, strengthen supplier relationships across Europe and Asia, and ensure high standards of compliance, stock management, and process excellence.
This is a hands-on role - you'll negotiate directly with suppliers, approve major purchasing decisions, and lead initiatives to reduce costs and optimise stock without compromising on quality or service.
Regular international travel is part of the role - you'll build and maintain strong partnerships with key suppliers in Europe and Southeast Asia.
What you'll be doing
1. Leading and developing teams across Purchasing, Stock Control, and QA.
2. Creating and delivering cost-saving programmes with Category Managers - using product re-engineering, innovation, and supplier development.