Head of Purchasing - Concept : Job Details

Head of Purchasing/Category ManagementLocation: Staffordshire - Full-Time, On-SitePackage: £120,000 - £150,000 plus car allowance and bonus schemesAbout 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