Head of Purchasing
- Recruiter
- Advent Search Partners LLP
- Location
-
Bristol
South West EnglandUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- 65000.00 - 70000.00 GBP Annual + plus bonus, car allowance, pension, family private health cover
- Posted
- 01 Dec 2022
- Closes
- 11 Dec 2022
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Head of Purchasing
Global Market Leader – high–value, specialised engineering components
GBP65/GBP70k base salary plus bonus, car allowance, pension, family health cover
Swindon/ Bath/ Bristol
This is an exceptional career opportunity with a market–leading manufacturer of high–value, technologically advanced, engineering components. Part of a substantial global group, the company occupies a dominant position within a high–profile sector and is pursuing a clear strategy for further growth, centred on product development and innovation.
Reporting at Board level, you will assume responsibility for direct and indirect procurement across the UK business, leading a dedicated team of purchasing staff to deliver results that are aligned with the needs of the business and its future growth. The focus is on tactical procurement within a mixed model, low–volume and complex manufacturing environment, where you will work closely with the sales and operation functions, in addition to regular liaison with your colleagues at Group level.
You will be a graduate/ CIPS, qualified purchasing professional who possesses a successful track record in leading a purchasing function, gained within a high–value engineering/ manufacturing business. You will be technologically proficient, conversant with modern business systems such as SAP, possess a strong business and commercial perspective and offer a professional approach to leadership and management. At a personal level, you will be adaptable, quick to take the initiative and thrive on responsibility within a fast–moving, challenging professional environment.
In return, an attractive salary and benefits package is offered, together with outstanding prospects for personal development within a progressive and market–leading international Group.
Please send your CV quoting ref: 221101 to Martin Boyle –