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Head of Procurement & Planning

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chichester

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Liberty Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing family organisation in the search for a Head of Procurement & Planning to join their senior leadership team.

Based in Chichester, paying up to £65,000 with excellent company benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement and supply chain leader to take ownership of strategy, supply chain operations and inventory planning within a successful manufacturing business.

The role:

Develop and implement procurement strategies, ensuring goods and services are sourced effectively, competitively and on time
	
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, developing appropriate contingency plans
	
Optimise inventory levels, balancing availability, operational requirements and working capital
	
Work collaboratively across operations, logistics, finance and other functions to improve supply chain performance
	
Utilise ERP systems to improve procurement, inventory management, supplier performance and reporting
	
Lead system and process improvements, ensuring accurate data and greater visibility across the supply chain
	
Manage procurement budgets and identify opportunities to improve cost effectiveness without compromising quality or service
	
Develop and monitor KPIs, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement
	
Contribute to senior-level decision-making, helping to prioritise business initiatives and projects
	
Identify and manage risks relating to supplier performance, market conditions and regulatory requirements

About you

Proven experience in a senior procurement, planning or supply chain leadership role within a manufacturing environment
	
Strong commercial and supplier management experience, including contract negotiation
	
Excellent understanding of inventory management, forecasting and supply chain planning
	
Confident managing budgets, KPIs and supplier performance
	
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

This role will suit someone who:

Is commercially astute, results-driven and comfortable taking ownership
	
Is confident making critical decisions and influencing at senior leadership level
	
Has a strong focus on systems, processes and operational efficiency
	
Can build collaborative relationships across different areas of a business
	
Has a high level of integrity and professionalism
	
Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing environment

If you’re an experienced procurement and supply chain leader looking for an opportunity where you can influence both the function and wider business strategy, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to one of the team at Liberty Recruitment Group

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