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Head of Procurement and Supply Chain

Ref: 574113

Peterborough, England

£90,000 | £750 per day

  • Permanent / Contract
  • Procurement Professional
  • Strategic Leadership And Management
  • Immediately Available

About the candidate

A seasoned professional with 25+ years of robust experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, possessing a comprehensive background across various sectors. Our candidate excels in delivering operational excellence and innovative procurement solutions. They bring a wealth of knowledge garnered from holding significant roles in multinational corporations, recognised for their immense market influence and spanning diverse industries such as consumer goods, travel, and aviation, among others.

The candidate has demonstrated prowess in refining procurement practices and boosting operational frameworks, making notable impacts on cost reduction, revenue generation, and efficiency upgrades. Through strategic direction and leadership, they successfully led diverse teams across the UK&I, LES, and BeNeLux regions, maintaining hefty annual expenditures and transforming procurement processes.

What makes them great?

  • Facilitated significant reductions in last-mile delivery times, improving service efficiency and enhancing revenue by £3M annually.
  • Designed transformative operating models for procurement teams, crucially advancing service propositions and team competencies.
  • Proven record of delivering substantial cost savings, with figures over £350K in one financial quarter and consistent annual savings.
  • Managed combined annual spends approaching £250M, highlighting strong fiscal oversight and strategic budget allocation.
  • Developed new supply chains for two new Public Services for the UK Government, COVID 19 testing capabilities (45% of UK testing capability) and Covid 19 track and trace call centres (20,000 staff). 
  • In a previous role, they delivered £10.9m savings across their business unit.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  • Contract and Supplier Relationship Management
  • Procurement and Supply Chain Transformation
  • Integration and Overhaul of Operational Models
  • Fiscal Management and Cost Reduction Initiatives
  • Public and Private Sector