Head of Supply Chain

Head of Supply Chain & Procurement, Salary up to c£60k + car allowance and enhanced benefits package, Based out of Peterborough with UK travel. We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Supply Chain & Procurement to join the market leading provider of Portable cabins, Secure Storage Solutions, Modular buildings and associated products. Applicants will need to have experience in a similar role with a proven track record of delivering a highly effective supply chain and procurement function within the construction, manufacturing or engineering sector. The role: The supply chain approach is based on a mix of category management and operational procurement (supply management) and enables the company to drive greater value from its external supply chain, through better performance and stronger relationships with suppliers and subcontractors. Deliver effective procurement solutions to hire depots, new customer tenders, major project delivery teams and the business as a whole. Manage the supply of goods and services across the Divisions in order that financial savings and performance improvements are made through a strategic and integrated approach to supply chain management with a focus on continuous improvement. Deliver a fully managed, integrated and seamless supply chain with preferred supplier agreements. Responsible for the day to day running of the Procurement and Supply Chain team, in providing a professional purchasing service – meeting the supply chain requirements in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Candidate requirements: Experience in a similar Head of Supply Chain / Head of Procurement role with overall strategic management and development of the function to deliver “best practice” initiatives. Construction, manufacturing or engineering sector background. Business or technical degree; with specialisation in purchasing and supply chain management being desirable. Has strong leadership, influence and coaching skills. Commercial awareness with an eye for seeing business improvement opportunities. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application