Job Title: Head of Procurement
Industry : FMCG (Food)
Location: London (Hybrid- 3 days on-site)
Package: £85k - £90k + 15% bonus + £7k car allowance
Company Overview: Join a dynamic global business known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and investment in iconic brands and infrastructure.
This company values individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and a passion for delivering happiness to consumers.
Here, you'll find a purpose-led culture that embraces agility, collaboration, and accountability, offering unmatched opportunities to make a real impact.
Role Purpose: The Head of Procurement will oversee the implementation of procurement strategies and policies, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.
This role involves steering key procurement functions, with a particular focus on driving category leadership in the Packaging sector.
It contributes to the overall vision of enhanced cost efficiency, sustainability, and supplier innovation.
Key Responsibilities: Policy and Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and regulatory standards.
Stakeholder Management: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand and meet procurement requirements, especially in project change management.
Performance Management: Track and report on procurement performance, implementing improvements as needed.
Risk Management: Mitigate procurement risks using supplier evaluation tools.
Source-to-Pay (S2P) Process Leadership: Oversee all steps in the S2P process, from strategy through to execution, ensuring alignment and continuous improvement.
Sourcing Guideline Ownership: Develop, implement, and uphold sourcing guidelines to promote transparency, fairness, and value.
Operational Procurement: Lead the day-to-day procurement operations, including purchase orders, supplier management, contract oversight, and invoice handling.
Productivity Governance: Set and track efficiency goals, working alongside the Global Head of Productivity to enhance operational productivity.
Procurement Tools and Systems Management: Oversee the selection, implementation, and maintenance of procurement tools and systems, ensuring their effective use, data security, and regulatory compliance.
Sustainability Initiatives: Serve as the key contact for sustainable procurement practices, providing guidance on best practices and processes.
Transformation Leadership: Drive regional procurement transformation projects to support the business's strategic goals.
Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience in procurement with demonstrated success in managing categories at a regional or global level.
Strong ability to navigate ambiguity in a complex, multicultural environment.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills.
Analytical and strategic thinker with hands-on operational capabilities.
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
Availability to work on-site 3 days a week and travel as required to suppliers and manufacturing sites.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in a second language.
Prior experience in a matrix procurement environment.
This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a supportive, fast-paced environment that fosters career growth and professional development.