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Head of Procurement

Ref: AS4195677

Hastings, UK

£90,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost-Effective Solutions
  • Strategic Sourcing Expert
  • Supplier Performance Management

About the candidate

A seasoned procurement leader with extensive experience within the aerospace and defence sectors, our candidate is well-versed in the dynamics of high-stakes industries where strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships are critical. With over ten years of experience, this professional has a history of sculpting robust procurement frameworks, aligning them intricately with organisational targets. Known for a deft hand at negotiations and a strategic approach to cost management, they have consistently delivered solutions that preserve quality whilst optimising financial performance.

Their most recent role as a Procurement Manager involved steering the procurement operations for a regional aerospace manufacturer, tasked with overseeing a team and guiding processes that honed in on both cost-efficiency and excellence in quality. Through a collaborative and data-driven approach, they have enhanced supplier engagement and performance, thereby fortifying the supply chain against market fluctuations and ensuring uninterrupted operations.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Achievements: Successfully implemented cost-saving measures that reduced procurement expenses by 15% while upholding quality and compliance standards in aerospace product sourcing.
  • Leadership and Influence: Acknowledged for leading teams through strategic changes, improving operational efficiencies, and achieving substantial improvements in supplier performance.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilises comprehensive procurement and market analysis to drive decisions, ensuring alignment with both immediate and long-term strategic goals.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Proficient in developing and implementing sourcing strategies that enhance efficiency and align with business objectives.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Adept at establishing and maintaining strong, effective relationships with suppliers, fostering mutual growth and sustainability.
  • Cost Management: Demonstrated ability in leading cost-saving initiatives to significantly reduce procurement expenditure without compromising on quality or service deliverability.