Head of Procurement
Reigate, Surrey | Competitive — flexible for the right person | Office-based, 5 days
This is a chance to build and lead a procurement function, not just inherit one. My client is an established, employee-owned food business based in Reigate, sourcing internationally, and they’re looking for a Head of Procurement to report into the MD and take ownership of how the business buys, plans and manages its suppliers.
You’ll set the strategy, lead the sourcing and big negotiations, build a structured supplier management approach, and develop a team of Supply Planners and a Senior Supply Planner. There’s a seat at the senior table and real influence over growth. The salary is flexible — they’ll look to match what the right person is looking for.
What you’ll be doing
Shape and deliver the procurement and supply-planning strategy alongside the MD
Lead, develop and organise the Procurement team
Own strategic sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation and contracting for key categories
Build supply resilience — risk, continuity and contingency planning across the portfolio
Set inventory policy and partner with Commercial, Technical, Operations and Finance
What we’re looking for
Significant senior procurement or supply-chain experience in food, FMCG or an international product business
Proven leadership of a procurement, purchasing or supply-planning team
Strong commercial and negotiation skills with strategic suppliers and contracts
Experience of international supply, long lead times and inventory risk
Credible with senior stakeholders, with a solid grasp of food safety, ethical sourcing and sustainability
What’s in it for you
Competitive salary — flexible for the right person
Discretionary bonus
Discretionary EOT bonus (it’s an employee-owned business)
Matched pension contributions up to 5%
Healthcare and life cover
25 days’ holiday, increasing with length of service
If this sounds like you, I’d love to hear from you. Apply today, or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.
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