Head of Purchasing

Integrity; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000

Job description

Head of Purchasing

An exciting opening has arisen for a Head of Purchasing to join this global leader in communications product design. With responsibility for the Purchasing team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference.

Experience and skills needed for this Head of Purchasing role:

• Senior Purchase Management experience
• Extensive supply chain experience within the electronics/telecommunications or consumer goods industries.
• Team management experience
• Experience managing global suppliers
• Experience within consumer electronics (sourcing electronic components)
• Managing manufacturers
• Experience negotiating contracts/preferred suppliers lists
• Supply chain strategy definition

The Role:

As the Head of Purchasing, you will join this thriving business in the field of wireless communications managing a team of purchasing professionals. It really is an exciting and critically important opportunity with a mix of tactical and strategic responsibilities, where you will define and execute a global supply chain strategy and help maximize value for the business and its customers. This Head of Purchasing position is an on-site role with occasional international travel.

Location: Cambridge

Salary: GBP80-90K

Benefits:

• Early finish on Fridays
• Bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Dental plan
• 25 days annual leave and more