Alexander Steele has partnered with a leading UK Food business that has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Procurement to join their senior management team and lead the sourcing and supplier strategy.
You will lead the procurement function across all categories, creating and implementing sourcing strategies that ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and supply chain resilience.
On Offer:
* Salary will be circa £75 000 to £80 000
* Performance Bonus
* Healthcare and Life Cover
* 25 leave days + 8 bank holidays
* The role will be based in the Surrey area
* Hybrid remote working option (1 day work from home - Fridays)
Key responsibilities:
* Develop and execute the procurement strategy aligned with business goals.
* Lead and mentor a team of buyers.
* Source and negotiate with global and local suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and reliability.
* Work in accordance with the Company’s ethical sourcing policies to ensure full compliance.
* Assist with Quality Control and Logistics (importing, customs) and liaise with the in-house logistics team to ensure on time delivery (where applicable).
* Manage customer tenders, keeping Sales & Marketing with relevant pricing and data.
* Raise formal purchase orders and process all associated admin through our order processing system.
* Ensure that a full written documentation trail is available, in accordance with company requirements.
* Work with the Demand Planning Manager & Operations Manager ensuring that we meet our delivery/availability and stock targets.
* Research, discuss and introduce new suppliers on a regular basis.
Candidate requirements:
* Proven experience in a senior procurement role within the food industry.
* Tenacious with a strong determination to succeed
* Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
* Skilled negotiator with a commercial mindset and strong analytical ability.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to deliver operational excellence.
* Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge of international shipping, duties and delivery processes would be beneficial
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Confident using ERP systems and procurement analytics tools.