Head of Purchase & Procurement

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Purchase & Procurement to lead the organisation’s procurement function, ensuring the timely and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, equipment, services, and indirect purchases. The role is responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimising costs, ensuring quality standards, and supporting business growth through efficient supply chain management.
The ideal candidate should have strong commercial acumen, negotiation expertise, and extensive experience in procurement, vendor management, and strategic sourcing.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Planning
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
Establish sourcing plans to ensure uninterrupted availability of materials and services.
Forecast procurement requirements based on production, project, and business demands.
Drive cost optimisation and value engineering initiatives across procurement categories.
Vendor Management
Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers and vendors.
Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers.
Conduct supplier audits and performance evaluations.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and service-level agreements.
Ensure supplier compliance with quality, delivery, and statutory requirements.
Purchase Operations
Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, including RFQs, purchase orders, contracts, and order tracking.
Monitor procurement schedules to ensure timely material availability.
Review purchase requisitions and approve procurement transactions as per authority matrix.
Resolve supply-related issues and mitigate procurement risks.
Inventory & Cost Control
Coordinate with production, planning, stores, and logistics teams for inventory optimisation.
Monitor stock levels and prevent shortages or excess inventory.
Analyse market trends, pricing fluctuations, and procurement opportunities.
Drive procurement cost savings and process efficiency improvements.
Team Leadership & Compliance
Lead and mentor procurement and purchase teams.
Establish procurement KPIs and monitor team performance.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.
Support audits and maintain procurement-related documentation and records.