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Head of Procurement

Ref: AS4129873

London, England

£50,000

  • Permanent
  • Sustainable Procurement
  • Supplier Performance
  • Food Manufacturing

About the candidate

A commercially strong procurement leader with a solid background in the food manufacturing sector, particularly across organic and sustainable products. They bring experience across procurement, supply chain analysis and buying, with a clear focus on building reliable supplier partnerships, improving service levels and supporting wider business growth.

They are confident balancing strategic planning with hands-on delivery, and have a practical, collaborative style that works well across procurement, operations and wider cross-functional teams. Available for permanent opportunities and able to start in around 2 weeks.

What makes them great?

  • Proven Cost Reduction: Introduced supplier performance monitoring that improved quality and service levels while contributing to an approximate 20% cost reduction over 2 years.
  • Operational Improvements: Supported procurement and supply chain initiatives that improved purchasing accuracy and reduced stockouts by around 15%.
  • Commercial Yet Collaborative: Combines strong negotiation skills with a positive, team-focused approach, working effectively across procurement, operations and wider business functions.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Procurement: Experienced in developing procurement strategies that support growth, sustainability goals and commercial performance.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled at building long-term supplier partnerships, managing performance and negotiating advantageous pricing agreements.
  • Food Manufacturing & Sustainability: Strong sector knowledge across organic food products, sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly packaging initiatives.