Head of Purchasing

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.

Key Responsibilities :

• 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
• Are a team player & be able to work with stakeholders across multiple disciplines
• Are prepared to travel internationally

To complement this, you should also ideally be :

Due to the travel involved with this role, you need to have a full, clean, driving licence & your own car. Travel expenses will be paid.

Compensation and Benefits :

If you are interested to learn more, please get in touch with your CV today.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain and Purchasing

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

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