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Head of Purchasing/Category Management
Location: Staffordshire - Full-Time, On-Site
Package: 120,000 - 150,000 plus car allowance and bonus schemes
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Purchasing/Category Management to lead and optimise purchasing strategies aligned with our business objectives. You will play a key role in driving cost improvements, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy Development & Integration: Lead the creation and global integration of category strategies, ensuring they align with business operations.
- Relationship & Business Integration: Build and maintain long-term stakeholder relationships to enhance business capabilities and performance.
- People Leadership: Develop and manage a high-performing category team with a cross-functional mindset.
- Business Management & Coordination: Leverage cross-functional category knowledge to identify and exploit business opportunities.
Skills & Knowledge Required:
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
- Proven experience in change management and influencing senior stakeholders
- Conflict resolution and results-driven mindset
- Comprehensive knowledge in category & supplier management, cost and pricing strategies, and contract management
- Financial acumen and performance management skills
Experience & Qualifications:
- Proven success in purchasing within an engineering and production environment
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary and virtual teams in a global matrix organisation
- Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders
- Engineering or program management background preferred
- Graduate-level education (CIPS qualification preferred)
- Flexibility for occasional travel
What's on Offer:
- An opportunity to lead and develop purchasing strategies in a dynamic and global environment
- Full-time, on-site engagement with fixed holidays
- A collaborative and innovative work environment
