Head Of Procurement

Head of Procurement

Looking to take the function to the next level — improving visibility and strengthening supplier strategy

Salary:Competitive salary plus package

Working Hours:Full-time, 8.30am – 5.15pm (Monday-Friday)

About the role:

My client is a HVAC wholesale business specialising in air conditioning, ventilation and associated products. As they scale, they need a Head of Procurement to take the function to the next level — improving visibility, strengthening supplier strategy, and helping the business operate more efficiently as it grows. While the role requires regular on-site presence across the sites, they offer flexibility where possible.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead, develop and mentor a high-performing procurement team and assess the potential of a category management approach / practice
• Own and deliver a procurement strategy that improves stock availability, margin, and supplier performance
• Improve procurement processes, systems, and data to increase visibility and reduce manual activity
• Enable procurement automation to reduce manual processes and labour inefficiency.
• Assist the Supplier Relationship Manager in managing key supplier relationships, driving commercial value through effective negotiation of pricing, rebates, and long-term supply agreements.
• Take ownership of inventory performance, balancing availability, lead times, and working capital
• Expand drop ship and supplier-led fulfilment models
• Work closely with operations and sales to align supply with demand

What you’ll bring:

• Experience leading procurement or supply chain in wholesale, distribution, or technical product environments (HVAC ideal)
• Track record of developing high performing departments and teams
• Strong background in supplier negotiation and global sourcing
• Experience improving procurement processes, systems, or automation
• Confident using ERP systems and data to support decisions
• Experience managing stock, product ranges, and inventory performance including demand planning
• Understanding of imports, lead times, and international supply chains (EU/Asia)
• Commercial mindset with a practical, hands-on approach

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays! (rising with service to a maximum of 28 days)
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• BUPA healthcare
• Free on‑site parking
• Car Allowance
• Free snacks, cold drinks, and a seriously good coffee machine
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Dress down Friday's
• Internal recognition scheme
• Monthly Spin The Wheel
• Annual pay reviews & development plans
• Employee pension scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme