Head of Procurement & Planning

Head of Planning & Procurement

Location - Chichester

Salary - £55,000 - £65,000

We are currently recruiting for Head of Planning & Procurement on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Chichester.

They are seeking a Head of Procurement & Planning to lead procurement strategy, supply chain operations, and inventory planning, ensuring the effective flow of materials and services throughout the business.

Job Overview

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services
• Manage supplier relationships, contracts, performance, and quality standards
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and implement contingency plans where appropriate
• Oversee forecasting, planning, and inventory levels in line with production requirements
• Work collaboratively with production, logistics, and finance teams
• Utilise the ERP system to manage procurement, inventory, and supplier performance
• Lead improvements to ERP processes and modules relating to procurement and supply chain
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement and planning team
• Manage the procurement budget and monitor relevant KPIs
• Contribute to senior leadership decision-making and wider company initiatives

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar senior leadership role within a manufacturing business
• Strong knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and inventory planning
• Experience managing and developing a team
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and using technology to optimise procurement and supply chain processes
• Excellent negotiation, communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and strategic decision-making ability
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and legal guidelines

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Some flexibility around start and finish times
• Ideally office-based, with the option to work from home one day per week once settled into the role
• Birthday off after one year's service
• Medicash
• Private healthcare