Head of Purchasing Salary: £ DOE Location: County Durham A well-established, fast-paced business is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Purchasing to lead its procurement function during a period of continued high growth and transformation. This is a senior, hands-on role with full ownership of purchasing strategy, supplier relationships and cost performance, playing a critical part in ensuring product availability and long-term supplier resilience. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape purchasing strategy, build long-term supplier partnerships and make a visible contribution to commercial performance. The Role As Head of Purchasing, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end purchasing function across finished goods and key supply categories. You’ll balance strategic sourcing with day-to-day operational delivery, ensuring continuity of supply whilst driving commercial value. Key areas of focus will include: * Developing and delivering a robust purchasing and sourcing strategy aligned to wider commercial and supply chain objectives * Leading supplier selection, tendering and negotiation to secure competitive pricing and service levels * Managing supplier performance, risk and compliance * Owning purchasing budgets, cost price changes and inflationary pressures * Driving cost-saving initiatives and value creation opportunities * Working closely with the wider supply chain team including planning, operations and commercial teams to support demand planning and S&OP * Supporting new product development and launches from a procurement perspective * Leading, developing and mentoring the already well-established purchasing team About You This role would suit an experienced procurement leader from a fast-moving environment, comfortable operating at both strategic and operational level. You’re likely to bring: * Strong commercial and negotiation capability * Proven experience managing suppliers, contracts and cost models * A data-led approach to decision-making and performance improvement * The ability to influence senior stakeholders across the business * Experience managing risk, compliance and supply continuity * A collaborative leadership style with a track record of developing teams and leading from the front * A degree in supply chain, procurement or a related discipline is preferred, with professional procurement qualifications (e.g. CIPS) highly desirable. For more information and to apply, please get in touch with Skye Madden, Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg. M: 44 (phone number removed)