Head of Procurement

The Head of Procurement will ultimately be responsible for the development, implementation and execution of a purchasing strategy in line with the company set targets. The successful Candidate will inherit and a high performing team and will be expected to continue with the development of the various teams/functions.

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly growing supplier of veterinary products, the company has developed a fantastic brand in the market through delivering top class customer centric service that is tailored to the end customer.

Description

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to;

• Development, implementation and execution of a Purchasing Plan
• Leadership and development of internal teams
• Successful management and negotiation of supplier contracts
• Supplier management against agreed Supplier KPI's
• Mitigate risk to supply and cost through careful market analysis
• Build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Become the 'voice' of procurement for the business

Profile

The successful Candidate will possess;

• Demonstrable background in Procurement, more specifically the FMCG market
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to build relationships both internally and externally
• Demonstrable background in leading and developing a team
• Ability to create and implement a purchasing strategy

Job Offer

Up to 53k DOE