VANRATH is excited to be supporting a global apparel manufacturer in the recruitment of a Head of Procurement to join their operations in Derry. This role is instrumental in refining procurement strategies across European operations and enhancing end-to-end supply chain performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global brand in a senior leadership capacity, driving strategic sourcing and delivering measurable value across multiple regions. Top 3 Highlights of This Position: Strategic Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing procurement team across Europe, delivering purchasing excellence across regional hubs and production units. Tangible Impact: Optimise supply partnerships, lead negotiations, and spearhead cost-efficiency initiatives. Global Collaboration: Engage closely with cross-functional departments and international teams to enhance procurement outcomes. Core Responsibilities: Oversee procurement operations across European manufacturing sites and corporate offices, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Secure supplier agreements in line with internal governance, working in collaboration with compliance, treasury, and legal teams. Proactively identify and mitigate sourcing risks through multi-supplier qualification and contingency planning. Build long-term supplier relationships and support global procurement efforts to maximise performance. Work with internal teams (Operations, Finance, Logistics, Engineering, and Commercial) to enhance cost effectiveness and streamline sourcing processes. Monitor and report procurement KPIs, delivering consistent performance updates and savings reports. Champion continuous improvement initiatives within procurement, embedding process excellence and driving supplier accountability. What You'll Need to Succeed: Degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement or supply chain, including team leadership. Proven track record across both direct and indirect procurement categories. Proficient in ERP systems (ideally SAP) and knowledgeable in P2P lifecycle. Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. Strong understanding of global sourcing, supplier risk management, and compliance practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to present and interpret data effectively. Bonus Skills (Desirable): SAP P2P / SAP Ariba experience, especially in international settings. CIPS qualification or working toward accreditation. Experience using BI tools such as Power BI for procurement analytics. For more information, apply via the link below. Vanrath helped me secure my new job and honestly this company were nothing but a lifeline for me. If your debating this company to go with I would highly recommend it, you are informed constantly what's going on and your next steps you've nothing to be worried about, very friendly. Vanrath are the best agency in N Ireland. Emma Hall went above and beyond to assist me in the next stage in my career, giving advice and support along the way. They are highly professional and ethical in their approach and I would recommend anyone looking a new job to contact Vanrath. Could not be more thankful to Vanrath for helping me take the next step in my career. Jack went above and beyond to make sure that I found a role that would be a great fit for me. He guided me through the process and provided me with the right tools to have more confidence in interviews. Could not have had a better experience. Skills: Procurement procurement manager specialist expert category supply chain Purchasing Benefits: fantastic benefits package