Head of Procurement in Bridgnorth

Role Overview

The Head of Procurement will build and lead a new group procurement function from the ground up. This role is accountable for establishing the strategy, structure, and systems needed to manage product spend globally and deliver measurable value. The position combines strategy, transformation, and hands-on leadership, developing a category management framework, embedding governance, and driving supplier partnerships that strengthen cost, quality, and service across a diverse global supply base.

Living Our Values

• Passionate - Champion excellence in supplier performance, bringing energy and ownership to improving cost, service, and reliability.
• Inventive - Create innovative sourcing and commercial solutions that drive value and resilience in the supply base.
• Accountable - Take full responsibility for procurement outcomes - contracts, performance, and data accuracy - building trust across the organisation.
• One Team - Partner with Product, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to deliver shared business results and continuous improvement.
• Integrity - Lead with transparency and fairness, ensuring ethical, compliant, and sustainable supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy - Establish and lead the Group Procurement function, building processes, policies, and team capability from inception. Develop and execute the Group Procurement Strategy aligned to business goals. Build, lead and develop a high performing global procurement team, introducing category management and supplier segmentation & QBR process. Partner with the Supply Chain Director and VP Global Supply Chain to embed procurement within the wider transformation agenda.
• Supplier & Category Management - Lead supplier sourcing, selection, negotiation, and contracting for all product categories. Define strategic supplier partnerships and target 80% of spend under contract. Consolidate supply base to optimise cost, quality, and delivery; manage supplier risk and continuity.
• Commercial & Financial Accountability - Own KPIs covering PPV, rebates, payment terms, MOQ reduction, and OTIF. Lead commercial negotiations to achieve cost, cash, and service objectives. Work with Finance to forecast material costs, inflation, and savings delivery.
• Governance & Systems - Define policies, approvals, and contract governance. Standardise procurement processes, tools, and data across regions. Maintain accurate supplier master data, pricing, lead times, and contract information in ERP systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Product, Supply Planning, Operations, Logistics, and Finance. Participate in S&OP and business planning with supplier capacity and cost insight. Support product development, cost-reduction, and system projects.
• Transformation & Capability - Drive procurement transformation and capability development across the global purchasing community. Mentor team members to create a culture of accountability and improvement.
• Risk & Global Scope - Map and mitigate supplier risk, building alternative sourcing plans. Manage a Global supply base of approximately 1,500 suppliers. Travel internationally for supplier reviews and leadership meetings (approx. 20-30%).

Key Performance Indicators

• PPV and Rebate Delivery
• % Spend Under Contract
• Supplier Payment Terms & OTIF
• MOQ and Delivery-Frequency Improvements
• Procurement Master Data Accuracy
• Supplier Risk Mitigation
• Cost and Working-Capital Impact
• Team retention

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' procurement experience, including leadership of multi-site or global teams.
• Proven record building and leading procurement structures and category strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and contracting expertise.
• Data-driven mindset; proficiency across ERP systems and procurement tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• CIPS or Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred.
• Background in complex, multi-SKU product environments; aftermarket or automotive experience advantageous.

Core Competency Requirements

• Communication - Conveys information clearly and effectively across audiences (Expert).
• Collaboration - Works effectively with others to achieve common goals (Expert).
• Trust & Results - Takes ownership of work and delivers high-quality outcomes (Expert).
• Innovation - Seeks better ways of working and embraces change (Expert).
• Technical Expertise - Proven capability to perform tasks requiring specific knowledge, experience or professional qualifications (Expert).
• Leadership - Inspires and enables others to achieve goals and develop their potential (Advanced).

About MPG

MPG is a global collective servicing the classic British and Specialty automotive hobby. From MGs to Austin Healeys, Triumphs to Classic Mini, our goal is to be leading worldwide source for British and Specialty automotive parts and accessories. Land Rover, Jaguar, and even the Mazda Miata, our passion for amazing sports cars is only shadowed by the passion of the cars owners around the world. Join a team that works hard, has fun, and is committed to the future of the hobby through integrity, teamwork, and an inventive automotive spirit. We are made up of 3 distinct companies, who all share the same goals and values. Moss (Moss Miata, Moss Motors, and Moss Europe), Rimmer, and SNG Barratt, strive to meet the needs of all owners, from basic maintenance to performance products, brake pads to superchargers. We craft our own upholstery, design our own products, and source the best quality parts for the cars we serve found anywhere around the world.