At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global procurement strategies and build strong supplier partnerships.
- Company: Innovative manufacturer in construction, industrial, and rail sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £100k, profit-related bonus, and global travel opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career advancement in a rapidly growing company.
- Why this job: Join a purpose-led business and drive strategic growth on a global scale.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strategic sourcing with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Fareham, Hampshire, UK, with travel to North America, Europe and Southeast Asia
Salary: Up to £100k (negotiable) with Profit related bonus
Description: Our client is an innovative, industry-leading manufacturer serving the construction, industrial, and rail sectors. They are seeking a Head of Procurement to join their growing team and align with their 5 year growth strategy. This is a newly created role offering the chance to work with cutting-edge products in a purpose-led business that values integrity, passion, excellence and respect. You will be primarily based in their offices in Fareham; however, the role does require global travel. Reporting to the COO, the Head of Procurement will build and lead a strategic, globally aligned procurement function to support their growth ambitions. This role will transform procurement into a core strategic capability, enabling the business to scale to £70m+ supply chain capacity with strong cost control, supplier resilience and operational reliability. The successful candidate will develop a data-led, commercially driven procurement model, aligned to product strategy and global expansion across the UK, Europe and North America. As the business enters a significant growth phase, there is a need to build on the current procurement foundations to support future scale and complexity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships
- Develop and deliver a global sourcing strategy aligned to growth
- Build long-term, strategic supplier relationships
- Implement dual sourcing across key product categories
Head of Procurement (Global) in Hampshire employer: Universal Business Team
As an innovative leader in the manufacturing sector, our client offers a dynamic work environment in Fareham, Hampshire, where integrity, passion, and excellence are at the core of their culture. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, profit-related bonuses, and opportunities for global travel, fostering both personal and professional growth. Joining this purpose-led business means being part of a team that values strategic thinking and collaboration, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
