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Head of Procurement

Ref: AS2893810

Northamptonshire, UK

£85,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing Expert
  • Robust Stakeholder Management
  • Proven Cost Reducer

About the candidate

The candidate is a senior procurement professional with substantial experience in strategic sourcing and category management within various industry sectors, including wholesale, retail, and manufacturing. They have a demonstrable history of achieving significant cost transformations and enhancing supplier relations across multiple roles. With a talent for driving improvements in procurement processes, they exhibit a strong capability to work within dynamic and complex organisational structures, optimising both team performance and commercial outcomes.

Their proactive approach in stakeholder management and cross-functional team leadership has consistently resulted in improved operational efficiencies and compliance within procurement functions. Their forward-thinking leadership style, combined with a robust understanding of market dynamics, positions them as a unique asset capable of substantially benefitting any future employer in the realm of procurement and supply chain management.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Reduction Achievements: Successfully led initiatives that reduced procurement costs by 20% at a mid-size manufacturing firm, without compromising on quality or compliance.
  • Leadership and Team Development: Hands-on leader adept at building and guiding high-performing procurement teams in complex organisational environments.
  • Risk Management and Compliance: Introduced and maintained robust procurement frameworks that improved compliance and reduced risks across all categories managed.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Expertise in developing and implementing effective sourcing strategies that align with organisational goals, yielding significant cost reductions.
  • Category Management: Proven ability in managing multiple procurement categories, focusing on optimising spend and enhancing supplier relations to drive business value.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation: Skilled in engaging with key stakeholders and suppliers to negotiate favourable terms and cultivate long-term relationships that enhance business stability and growth.