Hays
Head of Procurement
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Working in a fast-moving consumer goods, FMCG business. Working closely with the senior leadership team, this role leads to day-to-day engagement with global suppliers. You'll drive the full purchasing cycle, sourcing new suppliers, tracking market shifts, and managing orders end to end.
The business is looking for a commercially minded leader with strong project management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, globally connected environment.
Your new role
- Lead global sourcing & supplier management: Identify and onboard new suppliers, manage performance, and monitor market and pricing movements to support smart, commercially driven decisions.
- Drive commercial negotiations: Secure competitive pricing, strong payment terms, and long-term agreements while maintaining ethical, sustainable supplier relationships.
- Ensure compliant, documented procurement: Maintain accurate POs, clear audit trails, and uphold ethical sourcing standards across all purchasing activity.
- Enable operational delivery: Work closely with Demand Planning, Operations & Logistics to meet availability and stock targets, manage imports and customs, and support smooth, on-time supply.
- Support sales & customer activity: Provide accurate pricing and insights for tenders, and ensure procurement aligns to customer brand standards and requirements.
- Develop the supplier base: Research and introduce new suppliers, innovative solutions, and alternatives, while proactively mitigating cost, risk, and supply challenges.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Tenacious, commercially sharp mindset
- Strong negotiation & influencing capability
- Confident communicator and stakeholder partner
- Highly organised with strong time management skills
- Data savvy with strong spreadsheet/system skills
- FMCG/Consumer Goods/Food Manufacturing experience is beneficial.
- International logistics/shipping knowledge (a plus)
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Great opportunity to join an internationally recognised organisation which is at the forefront of innovation. You will be able to be involved in exciting projects where you can see the results of your work.
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