Head of Purchasing

Job Description

This company is a market leader in their field and they are looking for a highly experienced Head of Purchasing with a background in Engineering including significant exposure to electronics components , to define and deliver the global supply chain strategy for the business, delivering maximum value to all stakeholders. This will use a combination of your strategic, leadership and hands on skills.

This is an opportunity where YOU can make a significant contribution to the business, being a key part of driving their success moving forward.

With a great culture based in modern facilities within a lovely location just outside of Cambridge, you will be responsible for managing all procurement activities, playing a critical role in optimising costs, ensuring the timely delivery of products and service as well as building strong supplier relationships.

So if you :

• Have a proven track record for reducing costs
• Experience of offshore contract manufacturing management
• Provide clear direction to your team
• Lead by example
• Have experience working with global suppliers
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Are able to remain informed when dealing with large volumes of information and prioritise issues within a complex organisation

Have stron...