A Head of Procurement is a crucial role within a company, responsible for overseeing and managing all activities related to procurement. This senior-level position involves developing and implementing strategic procurement processes to optimise efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the quality of products or services acquired. A Head of Procurement is tasked with identifying reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods or services at reasonable prices, negotiating contracts, drafting purchase orders, and managing relationships with key suppliers. They also analyse market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions. This role requires strong analytical skills to evaluate potential suppliers, as well as excellent negotiation and leadership abilities. A degree in business, logistics, supply chain management or a related field is typically required, along with significant experience in procurement. Working as a Head of Procurement offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in a company's operations, contributing directly to its financial success and operational efficiency.Here are the cities with the most job offers for Head of procurement: London Leicester Nottingham (Nottinghamshire) Preston (Lancashire) Manchester.The average salary is £112,500.List of companies recruiting Head of procurement: Dyson Adecco Investigo.The different types of contract available: Temporary Internship Freelance.Jobijoba has over 1700 job offers for Head of procurement.
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