Head of Direct Procurement - Global Strategy & Leadership
12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Location: Northwich | Global Scope | Full-time
Are you ready to lead strategic procurement transformation at a global scale?
At Dechra, we're a fast-growing leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, and we're looking for a visionary Head of Direct Procurement to shape and deliver a world-class procurement strategy that fuels our growth.
This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive global sourcing, category management, and supplier performance across our Direct Procurement function. You'll lead a talented team, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and embed best-in-class processes, systems, and governance.
What You'll Be Doing
* Design and deploy a global direct procurement strategy with measurable financial impact.
* Lead category teams and elevate procurement capability across the business.
* Drive S&OP alignment, supplier performance, and cost reduction initiatives.
* Implement procurement systems, data analytics, and compliance frameworks.
* Collaborate with senior leadership across Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance.
* Benchmark performance and embed continuous improvement across DM&S.
What We're Looking For
1. Proven leadership in...