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Head Of Procurement

CV-Library • Colchester, Essex • 4h ago

Head of Procurement

Looking to take the function to the next level — improving visibility and strengthening supplier strategy

Salary:Competitive salary plus package

Working Hours:Full-time, 8.30am – 5.15pm (Monday-Friday)

About the role:

My client is a HVAC wholesale business specialising in air conditioning, ventilation and associated products. As they scale, they need a Head of Procurement to take the function to the next level — improving visibility, strengthening supplier strategy, and helping the business operate more efficiently as it grows. While the role requires regular on-site presence across the sites, they offer flexibility where possible.

What you’ll be doing:

Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing procurement team and assess the potential of a category management approach / practice
Own and deliver a procurement strategy that improves stock availability, margin, and supplier performance
Improve procurement processes, systems, and data to increase visibility and reduce manual activity
Enable procurement automation to reduce manual processes and labour inefficiency.
Assist the Supplier Relationship Manager in managing key supplier relationships, driving commercial value through effective negotiation of pricing, rebates, and long-term supply agreements.
Take ownership of inventory performance, balancing availability, lead times, and working capital
Expand drop ship and supplier-led fulfilment models
Work closely with operations and sales to align supply with demand

What you’ll bring:

Experience leading procurement or supply chain in wholesale, distribution, or technical product environments (HVAC ideal)
Track record of developing high performing departments and teams
Strong background in supplier negotiation and global sourcing
Experience improving procurement processes, systems, or automation
Confident using ERP systems and data to support decisions
Experience managing stock, product ranges, and inventory performance including demand planning
Understanding of imports, lead times, and international supply chains (EU/Asia)
Commercial mindset with a practical, hands-on approach