Head of Procurement

Head of Procurement

Falcon Timber, part of Consolidated Timber Holdings (CTH) Ltd is a market leader supplying sustainable timber products to a broad range of customers, mainly in the construction and joinery markets, across the UK and Ireland. This is a time of exciting transformation for CTH as we deepen our presence in existing markets but also expand our reach into new customer groups who seek quality, innovative and market leading timber solutions. We are investing heavily into our infrastructure and people development and seek individuals who want to come on the journey with us and help us realise our ambitions. Most importantly, we are passionate about the timber industry ensuring a commitment to ethical and sustainable supply supporting the global need for a carbon neutral environment.

We currently have over 300 employees operating out of 8 distribution depots, 3 manufacturing sites and our Head Office at the Port of Tilbury.

**What is the main purpose of the role?**

Reporting to the Group Procurement Director, the Head of Procurement will be responsible for the day-to-day inventory planning and buying of key softwood and panel products. The role combines the ‘front-end’ commercial element of our business with significant purchasing responsibilities, alongside the ‘back-end’ commercial part of the business, where there will be substantial interaction with the sales, sales management and senior leadership team. You will be based at our Head office in Tilbury.

**What are the key areas of responsibility?**
- Drive initiatives for continuous improvement in the procurement process.
- Implement internal and supplier KPI’s with a robust process for review.
- Manage and nurture a portfolio of existing suppliers and establish new supplier relations that are commercially beneficial.
- Liaise with relevant operations and financial stakeholders to ensure smooth flow of goods and to allow for financial planning.
- Develop and improve stock control / stock management process.
- Introduce new products in coordination with business objectives and the management team.
- Lead and develop the procurement team to ensure all day-to-day tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Stay informed about market trends and industry developments to ensure we maintain our competitive edge.
- Provide reports and analysis to allow for comprehensive analysis of key purchasing and stock metrics.

**What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?**
- Knowledge of the timber industry and/or complimentary market sectors will be required.
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of results
- Highly developed commercial acumen for interpreting the market to make buying decisions.
- Sound sales and trading judgement to enable growth of existing and new products.
- Data gathering and analysis to make informed buying decisions.
- Good communication skills, used to working in a collaborative way
- Full UK Driving licence required. Role will require regular UK and International travel.

This is a brand new role so you will have masses of scope to develop the capabilities of the function further, using your experience and commerciality to improve how things are done. As a business we are on quite the transformation journey and you can be a key player in helping to flesh out what the future looks like. You will also benefit from a supportive network of leaders across the UK, who collaborate with each other freely, with plenty of opportunity to share ideas. We look after you too, here are just some of the perks on offer:

- Private medical insurance
- Very attractive annual bonus
- Fully expensed company car, hybrid and electric models are available
- Life insurance of 5 x salary
- Regular social events
- Free parking on site
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Medicash - payment towards dental and optical treatment and gym membership
- Employee discounts

**Salary**: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Tilbury Docks, RM18 7LA (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Tilbury Docks, RM18 7LA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NH Procurement