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Head of Procurement, Luton, c£75,000

1st Executive Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Luton, Bedfordshire LU2 7JT

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking a Head of Procurement to oversee procurement activities and contribute to their vision of being a market leader in the UK's property sector.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, including at least 3 years in a leadership position.
  • Key responsibilities include strategic planning, supplier relationship management, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, reflecting the importance of the role in shaping business strategy and growth opportunities.
  • Candidates must possess strong negotiation skills, analytical abilities, and effective communication skills.

Our client is committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services and as the Head of Procurement you will be contributing to their vision to be recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK's property sector.

The Head of Procurement is responsible for overseeing the procurement activities of the company, ensuring the acquisition of high-quality services at competitive prices. This role involves strategic planning, supplier relationship management, risk management, data analysis and the continuous improvement of procurement processes. A strong focus on supply chain analysis across brands to help focus the organisation on shaping business strategy and potential areas of growth and opportunity.

You will lead a team of procurement professionals and work closely with other departments to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and implement long-term procurement strategies.
  • Leadership: Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Collaboration: Excellent ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
  • Integrity: Commitment to ethical procurement practices and compliance.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills
  • Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.