Electrium Sales Limited - Siemens
Head of Strategic Procurement
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Company Description
Electrium Sales Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Holdings plc since 2006, is one of the UK's leading electrical groups. The company brings together two well-established industry brands, Crabtree and Wylex, delivering a comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage installation products. From domestic consumer units to complex industrial switchgear solutions, Electrium serves customers across a wide range of sectors.
As part of the Siemens family, Electrium offers a stable, innovative, and forward-thinking environment where employees are empowered to make a real impact while developing their careers within a globally recognised organisation.
Role Description
Electrium is seeking a visionary and forward-thinking Head of Strategic Procurement to join our leadership team based in the Manchester area.
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape procurement strategy, drive innovation, and deliver tangible business impact within one of the UK's most respected electrical manufacturing businesses.
The Head of Strategic Procurement will lead the procurement function, defining and implementing strategic sourcing plans that align with Electrium and Siemens business objectives. The role will be responsible for developing supplier strategies, managing key supplier relationships, conducting performance reviews, driving cost optimisation initiatives, and ensuring continuity of supply across critical product categories.
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- Working closely with operations, engineering, finance, and commercial teams, you will oversee contract negotiations, develop purchasing policies and frameworks, evaluate supply chain risks, and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and business performance.
- A key aspect of this role will be leading the digital transformation of procurement processes, championing continuous improvement and adopting innovative tools and technologies that create competitive advantage.
- You will also lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Qualifications & Experience
We are looking for a strategic procurement leader who can demonstrate:
- Proven experience leading procurement teams and delivering successful sourcing strategies within manufacturing, industrial, or electrical sectors.
- Strong expertise in supplier management, supplier evaluation, and supplier performance improvement.
- Extensive contract negotiation experience, securing favourable commercial terms and managing long-term supplier partnerships.
- Proven background in purchasing, procurement, category management, and cost optimisation.
- Experience driving digital transformation and process improvement within procurement functions.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, including business case development, budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision making.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with the adaptability to thrive in a dynamic business environment.
- A results-oriented approach combined with a commitment to ethical standards, governance, and compliance.
- A passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CIPS are advantageous.
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Why Join Electrium?
At Electrium, we champion a growth mindset. We are looking for leaders who embrace new challenges, inspire their teams, and continuously seek opportunities to improve and innovate.
We offer a competitive benefits package including:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 36.5-hour working week with an early finish on Fridays
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days of leave
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme, including virtual GP access, counselling, physiotherapy, and wellbeing support
- Opportunities for continued learning and career development within the Siemens group
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