Head of Procurement and Supply Chain

Head of Procurement and Supply Chain £65,000 - £70,000 DOE + Package Locations Coventry and Alfreton Our client is a well established UK business, looking for an experienced Head of Procurement and Supply Chain to lead their procurement function. The role covers two sites, with flexibility to split time between them alongside a home working day, and travel to suppliers as needed. The majority of manufacturing is carried out at overseas sites or via outsourced UK partners, alongside some in house production for one part of the business. The role reports directly into the Operations Director. The Role The Head of Procurement and Supply Chain will be responsible for the entire procurement function, encompassing a team of buyers who liaise with the current approved supplier base as well as Group purchasing activities. You''ll be tasked with building strong supplier relationships, rationalising the current supplier base and delivering ambitious savings targets, alongside negotiation and contract management to ensure best practice is embedded across the supplier portfolio. There is a strong focus on developing the current supply chain in East Asia as sourcing continues to shift further offshore, alongside exploring potential new regions within Europe. Cost control and margin are an increasing area of scrutiny for this role, alongside driving efficiencies through technology and delivering against sustainability targets. Key Responsibilities Take accountability for the Procurement ..... full job details .....