Head of Procurement and Logistics
Location: Bishop’s Stortford
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum plus benefits
Contract Type: Permanent – Full time
We are seeking a talented and driven Head of Procurement and Logistics to join a long-established, multi‑faceted organisation that delivers essential goods and services to a unique and remote community. With a heritage spanning over 160 years, this business operates across retail, property, travel, insurance, and freight, playing a vital role in supporting its customers and stakeholders.
This is a rare opportunity for a strategic leader to take ownership of a critical function within a business where your impact will be both visible and valued. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping procurement and logistics operations, driving efficiency and innovation across the board.
Ideal Candidate
* Proven experience in procurement and commercial management
* Strong leadership and team management capabilities
* Energetic, enthusiastic, and commercially astute
* Results‑driven, ambitious, and self‑motivated
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the procurement and logistics division, ensuring the efficient supply of goods to a remote location
* Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiate improved terms, and identify new opportunities
* Oversee logistics operations, ensuring timely and cost‑effective delivery of goods and third‑party freight services
* Manage and develop a small team, fostering a high‑performance culture
* Own the division’s budget, management accounts, and reporting, supporting business planning and growth
This Head of Procurement and Logistics role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership.
Apply now for immediate consideration for this exciting Head of Procurement and Logistics opportunity.
Commutable Locations: Harlow, Hoddesdon, Braintree, Cambridge, Haverhill, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Waltham Cross, Chelmsford, Letchworth Garden City, Luton
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying for this role, you are explicitly consenting for McCarthy Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your details will be added to our holding database. We process certain personal information about you for our legitimate business interests to identify and contact suitable candidates about positions that may be relevant to them. Details are set out in our privacy policy.
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