Ready to lead change in a global Tier 1 supplier?
Head of Procurement
£80,000 - £100,000 per year
Birmingham (Site Based)
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Procurement with a strong background in consumer, retail or product led environments. You'll work for a leading Tier 1 supplier into the consumer sector who supply products to some of the leading brands in the UK and globally. You will lead the Purchasing, Stock Control and Quality Assurance departments to ensure full compliance in line with the overall Company objectives. We are seeking a professional who can challenge the norm and bring the business on a new journey.
You're Responsibilities:
* Manage team of 20+ to drive business strategy.
* Drive cost saving initiatives – develop programme of initiatives with Category Managers through product reengineering, innovation and supplier development to deliver cost savings.
* Manage supplier selection of up to 400 suppliers
* Extensive travel to the global supply base (minimum of 8 visits per annum to Far East and 6 visits within Europe).
* Develop strong personal relationships with strategic global partners.
* Drive stock reduction whilst maintaining availability in line with agreed service levels.
* Target reduction of current stock lines.
* Ensure full group compliance with relevant industry standards.
* Drive best practice process throughout each department.
* Staff development / mentoring / recruitment.
You'll need:
* Experience leading a Purchasing function.
* Experience within packaging, retail or FMCG would be a distinct advantage.
* Experience of global purchasing including from SE Asia with a strategic approach to sourcing.
* Proven track record of delivering results in sourcing.
* Commercially focused.
* Skilled negotiator. Hands on approach to face to face negotiations with Supply base.
* Member of CIPS would be advantageous
* Knowledge of MRP systems with basic working knowledge of SAP.
Sound interesting? Apply today