Head of Procurement & Supply Chain in Wirral

Job Description Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Wirral, North West England

Salary up to £75,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

A well‑established and highly regarded manufacturer within the aerosols and bag‑on‑valve sector is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to join its senior leadership team.

Operating within a regulated, multi‑sector manufacturing environment, the business supplies products across personal care, healthcare/medical devices, veterinary, household, automotive, and technical markets
. The organisation forms part of a successful UK‑based group with a long‑standing heritage and a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for end‑to‑end procurement and supply chain operations
. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure supply chain strategies fully support operational performance, customer delivery, cost control, and quality objectives.

The role requires a blend of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement
, with the autonomy to shape and evolve supply chain practices across the business.

• Oversee all procurement and supply chain activities, including sourcing, planning, inventory management, logistics & supplier performance
• Develop & execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, balancing cost, quality & delivery
• Optimise raw material & component inventory to support production schedules & customer demand
• Design & manage stock‑holding strategies including safety stock, consignment stock & vendor‑managed inventory
• Collaborate directly with customers to develop bespoke supply chain solutions & support contractual commitments
• Present & defend inventory & logistics models both internally & externally
• Lead, mentor & develop a high‑performing procurement & supply chain team
• Build strong cross‑functional partnerships across manufacturing, quality, finance & commercial teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, waste reduction & operational efficiencies
• Identify & deliver cost‑saving opportunities & performance improvements
• Lead supplier negotiations & contract management, ensuring commercially robust & compliant agreements
• Manage sourcing risk & supplier resilience
• Utilise SAGE ERP systems to support procurement & supply chain execution
• Undertake occasional international travel to support supplier engagement

• Proven experience in a senior procurement or supply chain leadership role
  , ideally within manufacturing
• Strong people leadership skills with a track record of building & developing high‑performing teams
• Advanced experience working with ERP systems (SAGE strongly)
• Deep understanding of supplier contracts, terms & conditions
• Demonstrated capability across the full sourcing lifecycle, including negotiation & performance management
• Excellent communication & influencing skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Commercially astute, analytical & delivery focused
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, change‑oriented environment with a continuous improvement mindset

• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Medical Cash Back Plan
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• Free on‑site parking