Job Description

Head of Procurement - Circa 100K Package

Our client is a leading HVAC / electronics distribution organisation with a fantastic workplace environment. Due to significant business growth, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Head of Procurement in the Daventry area.

You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement function, ensuring robust supplier relationships, cost efficiency, stock availability, and strategic alignment with the company's growth plans. You will help to establish and expand supplier-led fulfilment models, including drop ship arrangements to support availability and service levels across the product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the company's procurement strategy aligned with business goals and market demands. Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing procurement team across multiple sites and assess the potential of a category management approach and practice. Build and maintain strong relationships with key global manufacturers, OEMs, and logistics partners. Manage the sourcing of technical products across key categories (components, electronics tools, automotive, wholesale) and collaborate with operations and sales to ensure optimal stock levels and availability Work with the business to establish drop ship supplier models to increase fulfilment efficiency and reduce stock-holding costs. Enable procurement digitisation to reduce manual processes and labour inefficiency.

Experience

Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, ideally across related industries such as parts/components supply, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, building services, technical wholesale or HVAC. A proven track record in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiation. Experience leading / participating in procurement digitisation initiatives (removal of manual / paper based processes) and experience establishing drop ship supplier relationships. Familiarity with global sourcing from Europe and Asia, import processes, and international supplier engagement. Strong analytical ability and experience using ERP systems (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and works effectively with sales, operations, finance, and technical teams to balance commercial and customer priorities.

Desirable

- A degree in supply chain management, engineering, business, or a related discipline and professional certifications such as CIPS, ISM, CPSM or equivalent
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 70,000.00-80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company car Company pension On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SA-MANN1