At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global procurement strategy and drive supplier partnerships for operational excellence.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on sustainable value creation and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, healthcare plan, pension scheme, and employee perks.
- Other info: Join a supportive culture with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in procurement while leading a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and extensive experience in procurement leadership.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and as a member of the Operations Team, the Head of Procurement will be accountable for developing and executing the global procurement strategy to ensure security of supply, cost competitiveness, quality compliance, supplier performance, and sustainable value creation across the organisation. You will lead the development of strategic sourcing capabilities, supplier partnerships, procurement governance, category management, and risk management frameworks to support business growth and operational excellence. As part of the broader management team in Operations, the role will ensure procurement becomes a strategic competitive advantage through the delivery of best-in-class sourcing, supplier innovation, resilience, and value generation.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and deliver a global procurement strategy aligned to business growth, financial targets and operational excellence.
- Drive strategic sourcing and category management across all spend areas to maximise value and performance.
- Build and manage high-performing supplier partnerships, ensuring quality, innovation and continuity of supply.
- Deliver sustainable cost savings and value through robust commercial practices and total cost of ownership approaches.
- Strengthen supplier risk management, governance and compliance frameworks to ensure resilience and ethical sourcing.
- Enhance procurement operations through process improvement, digitalisation and data-driven decision making.
- Embed sustainability and ESG principles within procurement activities and supplier engagement.
- Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing procurement team and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Maintain strong financial control, governance and alignment with enterprise risk management.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree Educated - Science or Engineering, Supply chain / Procurement, Business, or degree level (or at least 5 years leading a Procurement Function)
- Experience working within quality supply chain and manufacturing operations, ideally in the pharmaceutical or highly regulated industry
- Demonstrated change management capabilities
- Exceptional leadership capability with proven experience leading procurement teams
- Strong commercial negotiation and influencing skills, with excellent supplier relationship management and engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term procurement strategies and drive Procurement governance
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex supplier relationships globally
- Strong financial and analytical capabilities
Desirable Criteria:
- CIPS qualification
- Experience in procurement within pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Experience dealing with contract manufacturing organisations
- Basic understanding of commercial supply requirements within the veterinary pharmaceutical market
Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered. We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time.
Benefits:
- Free life assurance
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- 32 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
- Wedding leave
- Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
- Company Sick Pay
- Subsidised Canteen Facilities
- FREE On-site parking
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Purchase Scheme
- Free Will-Writing Service
- Employee perks/discounts scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee well-being initiatives
- Employee recognition scheme
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Head of Procurement in Newry employer: Norbrook
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture in Newry, where innovation and collaboration drive our success. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes and leadership development opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. With a robust benefits package that includes generous annual leave, healthcare support, and well-being initiatives, we strive to create a rewarding environment that empowers our employees to excel in their roles and contribute to our mission of sustainable value creation.
