https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-procurement-direct-materials-henderson-brown-recruitment--dfc6340b-70c3-4128-8f00-be998091220b RSS feed for Head of Procurement - Direct Materials at Henderson Brown Recruitment. en-gb Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:04:46 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-procurement-direct-materials-henderson-brown-recruitment--dfc6340b-70c3-4128-8f00-be998091220b https://jobs.co.uk/job/head-of-procurement-direct-materials-henderson-brown-recruitment--dfc6340b-70c3-4128-8f00-be998091220b Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:51:50 GMT Location: City | Salary: 90000.00-90000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | A direct materials leadership role where the commodity exposure is real: cocoa, sugar, oils, nuts and fruit, bought globally, with a team of eight and a seat close to the top of the function.Head of Procurement - Direct MaterialsNorth Yorkshire (flexibility across the group''s other UK sites) Hybrid: 2-3 days on site 90,000- 105,000 + 15% bonus + 7,220 car allowance + benefits PermanentThe OpportunityWe''re supporting a multi-site food manufacturing group with the appointment of a Head of Procurement for direct materials.This is the senior direct materials seat in the business. You''d lead the raw materials procurement team of eight, including two Heads of Category covering commodities and chocolate and ingredients, and turn sourcing strategy into reliable supply, commercial value and strong operational performance.The categories carry genuine market risk: cocoa, sugar, oils, nuts and fruit, sourced through global purchasing and grower/origin networks. This is not a role where the buying is a formality and the job is the process around it.It reports to the Procurement Director, deputises for them, and contributes to senior leadership activity. The business is going through signifi... Permanent