We are on the lookout for our client's next Head of Procurement. You will be managing and motivating a procurement team, developing procurement strategy in line to the business' objectives, and ensuring the procurement function achieves the best value from procurement activities.
Job Title: Head of Procurement
Salary: £80,000 per annum
Type: Permanent
Responsibilities:
Further develop and implement the Procurement Strategy to achieve cost, quality, performance, and risk management objectives
Ensure adherence to professional procurement standards, aligning with best practices
Build and maintain expert knowledge of relevant supply markets and procurement techniques to ensure optimal value
Identify and cultivate strategic supplier relationships, collaborating with key stakeholders to drive innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Manage and control the pipeline of activities, opportunities, projects, and acquisitions, ensuring seamless and professional service delivery across functions
Create reports that demonstrate the value of Procurement, offering insights and recommendations to stakeholders on purchasing activities and opportunities for value-added improvements
Collaborate with stakeholders to promote and deliver effective contract management
Develop and maintain frameworks and systems that provide valuable management information, enhancing efficiency and risk management across supply chain processesSkills and Experience:
CIPS qualification
Previous experience of leading a procurement team
Proficient in commercial and contractual negotiations
Significant experience in supplier management
Experience in end-to-end supply chain best practice processes
Proficient in strategic decision making and evaluating costs and risks
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PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK