Director of Procurement & Supply Chain

Our client, a prominent manufacturer of advanced equipment for various sectors, seeks an experienced Procurement Director to spearhead their supply chain transformation. This pivotal role presents an exciting opportunity to drive cost efficiencies, optimise inventory management, and develop a world-class procurement function that supports the company's global operations.

Position Overview

As the Procurement Director, you will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of sourcing and procurement projects, from planning and bid preparation to negotiation, invoicing, and reporting. You will play a critical role in developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with the company's business objectives, driving cost savings, and building collaborative partnerships with suppliers and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of sourcing and procurement projects, including planning, bid preparation, budgeting, negotiation, invoicing, and reporting.
• Develop, train, and upskill the procurement team to support the wider business with advanced negotiation skills and best practices.
• Develop product category strategies aligned with business needs and build a supply chain capable of delivering desired service levels at competitive costs.
• Drive cost savings through various strategies such as volume leverage, supplier concentration, and supply chain segmentation.
• Foster collaborative long-term partnerships with suppliers, contractors, and outsourced service providers to reduce costs, meet legislative requirements, and achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Continuously review and revise the supply chain to drive cost improvements.
• Develop and implement inventory management strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders, ensuring accurate stock levels and control within agreed parameters.
• Forecast demand regularly to ensure timely supply and monitor supplier performance against metrics for price, quality, delivery, and customer service.
• Identify and measure department KPIs to monitor and manage performance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant regulatory and best practice frameworks.

Requirements

• Significant experience operating at an executive leadership level while transforming procurement functions.
• Proven and visible leadership capability, with the ability to adapt leadership approaches to achieve results.
• Best-in-class price negotiation skills and the ability to transfer knowledge to a new team.
• Proven project and program management experience.
• Experience implementing asset management systems.
• Ability to constructively challenge the status quo.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Diplomatic with exceptional negotiation skills.
• Clear, logical thinking, with the ability to present compelling business cases supported by data and analysis.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Commitment to supporting the environment, communities, diversity, and ethical operations.
• MCIPS accreditation.
• Ethical Procurement and Supply certificate.

Company Overview

Our client is a global leader in the manufacturing of technologically advanced equipment for various industries. With a strong focus on exceptional product performance, customer centricity, and market leadership, the company is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to its customers worldwide. The organisation fosters a culture of transparency, integrity, respect, and environmental consciousness, ensuring that its values are reflected in every aspect of its operations.

For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to info@langleysearch.com quoting MB/1183778.

Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field. We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs.