Head of Procurement

I am currently recruiting a Head of Procurement to lead a Procurement team for a highly success FMCG business.

The role sets procurement and supply-planning direction, develops strategic supplier relationships, oversees sourcing and negotiation, and ensures inventory and availability decisions support customer and business requirements.

As a senior leader, the role works closely with Commercial, Technical, Demand Planning, Operations, Logistics and Finance to manage risk, support growth and build a high-performing procurement function.

What skills and experience are they looking for

Significant senior procurement, sourcing or supply-chain experience, within food, FMCG or an international product business.

Proven leadership of a procurement, purchasing or supply-planning team, including objective setting, coaching and performance management.

Strong commercial and negotiation capability, with experience of strategic sourcing, supplier selection, contracts and complex supplier relationships.

Demonstrable experience managing international supply, long lead times, inventory exposure and business continuity risk.

Excellent financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to interpret cost, margin, inventory, service and market data and make balanced decisions.

Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting interfaces, purchase planning and supplier performance management.

Knowledge of international shipping, import processes, duties, delivery terms and related supply-chain risks.