Head of Procurement

Head of Procurement – Procurement Organisation – North West - £65-80K + Benefits Role:                    Head of ProcurementLocation:            North West Salary:                 Up to £80K + Benefits (DOE)My client is a procurement organisation based in the North West of England who operate across various industries.They are currently looking for a Head of Procurement to join their team and lead their procurement department.

The Head of Procurement will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the procurement strategy, optimising supplier relationships, and driving cost-efficiency across the organisation.

They are looking for a visionary leader who can lead and inspire the procurement team to achieve their strategic objectives.This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Head of Procurement to join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.Responsibilities include:
Working with wider teams to support and provide procurement solutions as required.Sourcing, tendering, negotiating with suppliers as requested by the business.Presenting back solutions to internal customers and concluding contracts with suppliersDevelop and implement category strategies and establish strategic relationships with suppliers.Implement a centralised procurement strategy to ensure efficient procurement administration support is provided to business stakeholders with feedback.Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services meet the quality, service, and price required.Work with the Procurement team to streamline and improve sourcing processes.
The Ideal Head of Procurement Candidate:
Have a proven track record working in senior procurement positions.MUST have experience within Foodservice or FMCG; GPO (Group Purchasing Organisation) experience is a bonus.Experience in managing a team.Experienced in fast paced procurement.CIPS qualified is desirable.Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.Have a hands-on approach with strong negotiation and admin skills.Good communication and organisation skills.
If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mikey at COREcruitment / mikey@corecruitment.comRole:                    Head of ProcurementLocation:            North West Salary:                 Up to £80K + Benefits (DOE)COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors.

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