Head of Group Purchasing

Elevation Recruitment Group Barnsley, England Posted May 14, 2024

Full Time
Hybrid
Senior

Job description

Reporting into the Group Operations Director, this role would be sitting in the group to spearhead and streamline their procurement functions dealing with international suppliers and other Nexus Brands across the globe, including US, UK&I and Belgium. You will also be responsible for the development and management of an effective procurement team.

As Head of Group Purchasing, your responsibilities would include :

  • Product and Range Rationalisation – identify opportunities to reduce SKU’s and identify opportunities to sell through redundant stock.
  • Maximise margin opportunities across suppliers.
  • Build, manage and maintain relationships across Nexus Brands Group, internal stakeholders, internal departments, and external suppliers.
  • Oversee all essential procurement for the business and work closely with other departments overseas.
  • Effectively produce statistical reports on KPIs and perform analysis on departments, reporting findings back the rest of the board at meetings.
  • Undertake evaluations and make recommendations on commercial sourcing opportunities. This includes – Price Change/Analysis, Supply Risk, Supply Shortage and more.

    • What they are looking for :

  • Commercial mindset and deep understanding of supply chain and procurement.
  • Knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and Implementation.
  • Experience in a high SKU environment.
  • Hands on worker – someone who wants to get stuck in with the team.
  • Deep understanding of the development and nurturement of international suppliers.
  • Experience of implementing inventory management systems. NetStock would be advantageous.


    • Benefits:

  • Hybrid working
  • Leading bonus structure
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Pension
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