Head Of Procurement

Linton, City and Borough of Leeds

3 weeks ago

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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

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