Job Description
Head of Procurement
Location: East Midlands
Salary: £70,000 + Benefits
We are partnering with a fast-growing FMCG business to appoint a commercially astute Head of Procurement. This is a strategic leadership role with full ownership of procurement, supplier strategy and supply continuity across a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
You will:
* Set and deliver the end-to-end procurement strategy aligned to margin and growth targets
* Lead, develop and performance-manage the procurement team
* Drive cost optimisation, value engineering and commercial negotiations
* Manage multi-million-pound spend across raw materials, packaging and finished goods
* Strengthen supplier partnerships across UK and international markets
* Improve systems, reporting and governance within an ERP/MRP environment
* Partner with Operations, NPD, Finance and Sales to support business growth
About You
* Operating at Head of Procurement / Senior Procurement Manager level
* Strong background within FMCG, food, manufacturing or distribution
* Demonstrable track record of delivering savings and margin improvement
* Confident leading teams in fast-moving, high-SKU environments
* Commercially sharp, analytical and solutions-focused
This is a high-visibility leadership role offering real influence, autonomy and the opportunity to shape the procurement function within a growing business.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.