Head of Procurement

Ref: 297696

Warwickshire

£90,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing
• Operational Excellence
• Cost Management

About the candidate

Our candidate is a seasoned Head of Procurement with a robust multi-industry background. Possessing in-depth expertise from sectors such as Electronics Manufacturing Services, Automotive, Defence, Mil-Aerospace, Medical Devices, and Rail among others, their experience spans both operational and strategic roles. They excel in leading cross-functional teams to drive the procurement strategies and deliver on rigorous business objectives at the international level.

What makes them great?

• Experience of using different sourcing levers including Make vs Buy to save over £20m with an outsourced obsolescence management contract.
• Achieved significant cost savings and financial performance improvements, for instance, a consistent annual savings of over 5% on procurement activities and a one-time £2.4 million savings on a factory build.

Areas of expertise

• Skilled in all facets of procurement including strategic sourcing, tender management, and supplier relationship management.
• Proficient in carrying out supplier audits, ensuring compliance and performance standards are met.
• Expert in commercial negotiations and contract management, particularly skilled in JCT and NEC3 contracts.