Director of Supply Chain

3 days ago


Derbyshire, United Kingdom Listgrove Full time
Procurement Director

We are seeking an experienced procurement director to join our client's leadership team, driving improvements in the procurement function and providing clear leadership to the team.

This role involves taking ownership of procurement functions across two sites and information systems needed to coordinate activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and communicate a procurement strategy, establish long-term goals, and promote effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Critically evaluate procurement processes and lead the development/implementation of improvements towards 'best practice.'
  • Serve as the primary contact for procurement-related questions, training, policy, and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments.
  • Manage current procurement policies, processes, procedures, and programs with a focus on enhancing organizational value and efficiency.
  • Review key supplier contracts and identify areas for improvement leading up to the tendering process.
  • Promote close working relationships with stakeholder departments, including manufacturing, planning, and logistics.
  • Develop and implement Supplier Excellence and Vendor Rating Procedures in conjunction with Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Social Policy.
  • Develop, communicate, and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals.
  • Lead and develop the procurement teams to demonstrate day-to-day control, responsiveness, and drive performance improvement, challenge, and continual business process improvement.
  • Drive effective communication in the team and motivate them to deliver their objectives.
  • Put in place training plans to upskill performance in the supply chain team.
  • Report back to the Executive team on KPIs and progress in performance management.

Salary Range: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, dependent on experience.



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