Head of Procurement
Core
Lead direct procurement for RF Power business unit and indirect procurement for the Chelmsford site, driving supply chain value, efficiency, and resilience.
Role type
Head of Procurement (Direct & Indirect)
Builds
RF Power components and subsystems for medical, science, aerospace, defense, and industrial applications
Domain
Manufacturing (High mix low volume, highly engineered products) + Procurement
Required skills
Direct procurement, Indirect procurement, Contract negotiation, Supplier management, Strategic sourcing, Cost reduction, ERP systems (SAP S4 Hana), S&OP, Project management, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Manufacturing sector experience, Change management, Stakeholder influence, MS Power BI
Technologies
SAP S4 Hana, MS Office Suite, Power BI
Responsibilities
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business growth, Analyze spend and execute sourcing/negotiation to achieve savings targets, Build and maintain supplier relationships focusing on total cost of ownership, Lead and develop the procurement team, Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards, Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and Finance for integrated planning
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership