Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Role Title

Head of Procurement

Remote Working

UK, Middle East, Far East

c £70,000 - 80,000 + Benefits

Role Profile

Newly created senior position reporting to the board for this well established and recognised manufacturer of complex, high value solutions for global energy industry. Developing a procurement strategy to unify distinct business units across the globe, the position will lead a team across three continents, and could suit individuals based in UK or Asia.

Responsibilities will include driving savings and business performance in the global supply chain function through:

• Developing a credible supply chain that can meet project timescale and quality requirements from across the world, including low cost areas
• Developing a culture of collaboration between the sites to share best practice and supplier knowledge
• Developing long term strategic supplier relationships to reduce cost and improve product offerings
• Developing strategies and suppliers for supporting efficient in-country-value in our key territories
• Proactively striving for process improvements across the entire supply chain, automating and refining processes where appropriate
• Developing reporting metrics to measure performance and outcomes
• Ensuring import and export compliance

Develop the capability of the global supply chain team by:

• Acting as a functional mentor for the global supply chain team
• Sharing best practices, knowledge and techniques
• Advising on training and development needs to the relevant line manager
• Creating a collaborative environment between the operating companies
  

Skills & Experience

• Complex contract negotiations and administration, and advanced supplier management
• International supply chain and logistics
• Import and export licenses and duty
• Experienced in successfully operating in a decentralized environment
• Experience of working at an expert level with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the globe

Client information

Expanding engineering & manufacturing business developing innovative products for the global energy sector.

Remuneration

c £70,000 - 80,000 + Benefits

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