Head Of Procurement in Linton

Head of Procurement Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire POST Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a growing, innovative business based in Wetherby in the appointment of a Head of Procurement. This is a senior, hands-on role responsible for leading purchasing, stock control, international trade and procurement-related operational coordination across the business. Reporting into the Operations Director and working closely with Finance, Sales, Operations and the Managing Director, the Head of Procurement will play a critical role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while supporting sustainable growth and profitability. The Role As Head of Procurement, you will ensure the timely sourcing of high-quality goods at optimal cost, maintain strong supplier and logistics relationships, and safeguard stock accuracy, cash flow and compliance across the organisation. Key Responsibilities * Purchasing & Supplier Management * Source the highest quality goods at the best possible price * Purchase all stock and major items required by the business * Build and maintain excellent day-to-day supplier relationships * Onboard new suppliers and continuously expand the supplier portfolio * Work closely with Finance and suppliers to ensure PO and invoice accuracy * Implement and communicate internal requisition procedures for non-stock items * International Trade & Logistics * Ensure full import and export compliance for global sales * Manage intra-group transactions, including transfer pricing, sales and purchase orders, logistics, documentation and stakeholder communication * Act as the point of contact for international sales once a PO is received, ensuring all delivery and site information is gathered and managed efficiently * Negotiate with shipping companies to secure the best contracts and pricing * Keep Operations informed of inbound freight schedules to support forward planning * Stock Control & Working Capital * Maintain 100% accuracy of stock records by value and quantity * Propose and manage working capital targets by product category (subject to Director approval) * Balance stock availability with cash flow by closely aligning supply with sales demand * Take responsibility for all stock adjustments, including transfers between sales and rental stock * Reporting, Systems & Cross-Functional Working * Produce and maintain all departmental reporting * Ensure Zoho systems are fully up to date with orders, ETAs and product data * Provide reporting via Zoho Analytics to support finance and cash flow forecasting * Own the order management process, including accurate setup of new product codes * Work closely with other departments, including Marketing, to communicate new product arrivals and promotional opportunities * IT, IP & Governance * Oversee IT hardware, software, cybersecurity, compliance, onboarding and training * Manage intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, drawings and professional services budget lines * Attend and host meetings as required * Occasionally attend meetings outside normal working hours (e.g. overseas supplier calls, arranged in advance) * Attend supplier meetings when required (rarely offsite) About You – Proven experience in procurement or purchasing management at a senior level – Strong understanding of international trade, import/export compliance and logistics – Commercially astute with a clear focus on cost control, cash flow and working capital – Highly organised, detail-oriented and systems confident – Confident communicator with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships – Comfortable working cross-functionally in a growing, fast-paced environment What’s on Offer – A key leadership role within a growing and ambitious business – Competitive salary (dependent on experience) – The opportunity to shape procurement strategy and make a real commercial impact – Based in Wetherby with minimal travel requirements For more information or to apply, please contact POST Recruitment