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Head of Procurement

Leicester, UK

£82,500

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing Specialist
  • Cost-Saving Leader
  • Collaborative Team Builder

About the candidate

The candidate is an accomplished Head of Procurement, boasting over a decade of experience in refining procurement strategies to align perfectly with commercial objectives. Their expertise primarily lies in managing non-stock and indirect spend, where they have consistently delivered cost savings and strengthened supplier alliances. With a hands-on approach in high-paced settings, this professional excels at steering teams toward peak performance, solidifying their status as a crucial asset for any forward-thinking enterprise.

Having previously held roles ranging from Procurement Manager to Senior Buyer and Analyst within retail, consumer goods, and logistics sectors, this professional has refined a set of skills that promotes both robust governance and operational efficiency. Their ability to synthesise detailed analytics with strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement equips them to dynamically uplift procurement processes and commercial discipline across organisations.

What makes them great?

  • Strategic Contributions: Spearheaded efforts that improved procurement governance and efficiency, achieving a 15% cost reduction and supplier performance enhancements in a retail setting.
  • Cost Management: Driven strategic sourcing initiatives that led to significant cost savings and improved service deliverables in the consumer goods sector.
  • Data Analytics and Process Optimisation: Enhanced procurement data analysis leading to a 20% increase in procurement efficiency through strategic negotiations and improved methodologies.

Areas of expertise

  • Procurement Strategy Development: Expert in crafting and implementing comprehensive procurement strategies that underline cost-efficiency and supplier relationship enhancement.
  • Cost Savings and Efficiency Improvements: Proven track record in realising substantial cost reductions and performance enhancements across procurement operations.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Team Leadership: Skilled in leading diverse teams and engaging with senior stakeholders to foster an inclusive and collaborative work environment.