Head of Procurement - Manufacturing - Lancashire

Client Details

My client is part of a global manufacturing operation, experiencing rapid expansion. The organisation benefits from rapid decision making, and a very healthy order book.

Description

As the Head of Procurement you will:

• Assess the current team capability, and support develop, and build a structure that will deliver high performance
• Build a strong internal network to ensure early engagement on projects, and Procurement is aligned to goals
• Build an agile supply chain, that has the capability to ramp up as required
• Work closely with operations and supply chain to ensure the order book is delivered
• Invest time in supplier relationships, to counter the lack of capacity in global markets

Profile

The ideal candidate will be,

• Proven operating at a leadership level (Head of Procurement) in a complex, manufacturing environment
• Able to demonstrate how they have supported an operation to ramp up from zero to mass production
• Have a track record in metals procurement, including subcontract processes (castings, forging, machining, surface finishes)
• Comfortable operating at pace
• Strong awareness of the E2E supply chain, and used to managing risk accordingly

Job Offer

circa £100,000 + package