A market leading national Building Material Supplier with depots throughout the UK are recruiting a Head of Procurement to be based in Woolpit, Suffolk. The Head of Procurement will oversee all procurement and supplier management activities across the business. This is a group-level leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient, cost-effective sourcing and supply of core products including reinforcement steel, geosynthetics, concrete accessories, and construction consumables across the UK. Key Responsibilities of the Head of Procurement -Develop and implement a centralised procurement strategy. -Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and commercial negotiations across core categories -Drive cross-company procurement initiatives -Optimise pricing, reduce duplication, and leverage group buying power. -Lead negotiations with UK and international suppliers to secure best-in-class commercial terms, rebates, and contract performance. -Ensure continuity of supply, especially for high-demand items and project-critical products. -Establish strategic partnerships with key manufacturers, mills, and global suppliers. -Work closely with yard managers, stock controllers, and logistics to ensure stock availability -Support the planning of stock profiles across the group. -Reduce overstocking and excess holding costs through demand planning and supplier-led JIT -Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of buyers and procurement ...