Head Of Procurement

Location: Linton

Head of Procurement

Location:

Wetherby, West Yorkshire

Recruitment Partner: POST Recruitment

POST Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a growing, innovative business
based in Wetherby in the appointment of a Head of Procurement.

This is a senior, hands on role responsible for leading purchasing, stock control, international trade and procurement-related operational coordination across the business. Reporting into the Operations Director and working closely with Finance, Sales, Operations and the Managing Director,
the Head of Procurement will play a critical role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while supporting sustainable growth and profitability.

The Role

As Head of Procurement, you will ensure the timely sourcing of high-quality goods at optimal cost, maintain strong supplier and logistics relationships, and
safeguard stock accuracy, cash flow and compliance across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Management

Source the highest quality goods at the best possible price

Purchase all stock and major items required by the business

Build and maintain excellent day-to-day supplier relationships

Onboard new suppliers and continuously expand the supplier portfolio

Work closely with Finance and suppliers to ensure PO and invoice
accuracy

Implement and communicate internal requisition procedures for non-stock items

International Trade & Logistics

Ensure full import and export compliance for global sales

Manage intra-group transactions, including transfer pricing, sales and purchase orders, logistics, documentation and stakeholder communication

Act as the point of contact for international sales once a PO is received, ensuring all delivery and site information is gathered and managed
efficiently

Negotiate with shipping companies to secure the best contracts and
pricing

Keep Operations informed of inbound freight schedules to support
forward planning

Stock Control & Working Capital

Maintain 100% accuracy of stock records by value and quantity

Propose and manage working capital targets by product category
(subject to Director approval)

Balance stock availability with cash flow by closely aligning supply with
sales demand

Take responsibility for all stock adjustments, including transfers between sales and rental stock

Reporting, Systems & Cross-Functional Working

Produce and maintain all departmental reporting

Ensure Zoho systems are fully up to date with orders, ETAs and product data

Provide reporting via Zoho Analytics to support finance and cash flow forecasting

Own the order management process, including accurate setup of new
product codes

Work closely with other departments, including Marketing, to communicate new product arrivals and promotional opportunities

IT, IP & Governance

Oversee IT hardware, software, cybersecurity, compliance, onboarding and training

Manage intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, drawings
and professional services budget lines

General

Attend and host meetings as required

Occasionally attend meetings outside normal working hours (e.g. overseas supplier calls, arranged in advance)

Attend supplier meetings when required (rarely offsite)

Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the business

About You

Proven experience in procurement or purchasing management at a
senior level

Strong understanding of international trade, import/export compliance
and logistics

Commercially astute with a clear focus on cost control, cash flow and
working capital

Highly organised, detail-oriented and systems confident

Confident communicator with the ability to build strong internal and
external relationships

Comfortable working cross-functionally in a growing, fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer

A key leadership role within a growing and ambitious business

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

The opportunity to shape procurement strategy and make a real
commercial impact

Based in Wetherby with minimal travel requirements

For more information or to apply, please contact POST Recruitment