Description:
Are you an experienced procurement leader with FMCG experience?
Do you have a proven track record in creating robust buying strategies and governance systems?
Are you skilled in identifying process improvement opportunities and building high perfoming procurement teams?
MacGregor Black are partnering with a FMCG business on the search for a Head of Procurement. This is a perm role based in Luton.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent the focal point of Procurement within the business and demonstrate subject matter expertise alongside strong functional leadership, managing the procurement strategy.
- Develop and maintain business wide end to end spend process and governance through appropriate policy and procedural controls.
- Collaborate across the business to develop purchasing systems and business process, understand individual departmental needs.
- Represent the business in all procurement contract negotiation, creating robust contracts and protecting the interests of the organisation.
- Manage all supplier relationships, focussing on key suppliers to maintain open dialogue and develop strong relationships.
- Identify supply weaknesses and deviations in economic conditions and protect supply with contingency.
- Drive cost control and cost saving opportunities, reporting on spend across all categories.
- Review all current suppliers for suitability and develop an approved suppliers list.
What We're Looking For:
- CIPs level 5 (or above) desirable
- Ability to build a robust procurement function
- Strong people management & development background
- Strong organisational skills
- Results driven
- Strong collaboration culture