Head of Procurement - London, United Kingdom - Cedar Recruitment Limited

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Description

Sector:
Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics UK & EU

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Contact: Daniel Barnes

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Start Date: 25/04/2023

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Expiry Date: 25 May 2023
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Job Ref: JO _


Business:

A leading transport and infrastructure provider.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Help repair relationships with stakeholders who see Procurement as a barrier more so than a valueadd team. This will include heads of department, directors and C-Suite stakeholders such as the CFO. All about changing mindsets and Procurement's reputation
  • Bring Procurement leadership to a function that needs direction and the implementation of procurement best practice
  • Manage a team of 4 Procurement Managers
  • Mixture of delivery and a strategic role
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Key Skills:
  • Excellent stakeholder stills
  • able to make an immediate impact, change mindsets and drive confidence in Procurement
  • Gravitas and confidence
  • Ideally experience in a greenfield, brownfield or transformative Procurement environment
  • Leadership skills able to manage, coach and develop a team whilst also driving a Procurement transformation
  • Transport industry experience is not needed but would be beneficial
  • Degree/CIPS/equivalent qualification would be useful

What is in it for you?

  • An opportunity to shape a team and drive change
  • Able to build a strong internal reputation and be seen as a key Procurement leader within a reputable business
  • Strong growth and development opportunities
  • Flexibility

Daniel Barnes:
Senior Associate - Procurement

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