Head of Procurement (Global)

Head of Procurement (Global) Location: Fareham, Hamshire, UK, with travel to North America, Europe and Southeast Asia Salary: Up to £100k (negotiable) with Profit related bonus Description Our client is an innovative, industry-leading manufacturer serving the construction, industrial, and rail sectors is seeking a Head of Procurement to join their growing team and align with their 5 year growth strategy. This is a newly created role offering the chance to work with cutting-edge products in a purpose-led business that values integrity, passion, excellence and respect. You will be primarily based in their offices in Fareham, however, the role does require global travel. Reporting to theCOO, The Head of Procurement will build and lead a strategic, globally aligned procurement function to support their growth ambitions. This role will transform procurement into a core strategic capability, enabling the business to scale to £70m+ supply chain capacity with strong cost control, supplier resilience and operational reliability. The successful candidate will develop a data-led, commercially driven procurement model, aligned to product strategy and global expansion across the UK, Europe and North America. As the business enters a significant growth phase, there is a need to build on the current procurement foundations to support future scale and complexity Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Partnerships Develop and deliver a global sourcing strategy aligned to growth Build long-term, strategic supplier relationships Implement dual sourcing across key product categories Partner with R&D to optimise product cost, design and scalabilityCommercial, Contracts and Cost Optimisation Lead commercial negotiations to deliver cost and margin improvements Own supplier contracts, terms and conditions and commercial frameworks Protect IP, tooling and manufacturing rights Drive a commercial procurement culture focused on valueSupply Chain Capacity and Planning Develop a supply chain model capable of supporting £70m+ output Ensure supplier capacity aligns with business growth Balance cost, capacity and risk across regionsInventory and Logistics Strategy Own global inventory strategy (stock days, availability vs working capital) Oversee inbound logistics and freight Improve visibility of stock, supply flow and lead timesData, Systems and AI Build a data-led procurement function Own the procurement side of ERP/MRP (e.g. NetSuite) Develop reporting across cost, supplier performance and stock Embed data and AI tools to improve decision-makingRisk, ESG and Compliance Manage supply chain risk and resilience Reduce dependency on single suppliers or regions Ensure procurement aligns with ESG and compliance standardsTeam Leadership and Cross-Functional Alignment Lead and develop the procurement team Build a high-performance, commercially focused culture Work closely with R&D, Finance, Sales and Operations to ensure alignmentIndirect Procurement (Phased) Introduce structure and control across non-product spend (e.g. energy, fleet, insurance) Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes Implement a phased approach alongside core prioritiesRequirements Senior procurement or strategic sourcing leadership experience Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvement Experience operating across international supply chains Background in manufacturing or product based environments Strong commercial negotiator Strategic thinker with the ability to build scalable supply models Data-driven, with interest or experience in AI-enabled decision making Able to operate at both strategic and hands on levels Proactive, solution-oriented and commercially driven Challenges constructively and raises standards Collaborative, with strong stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating in a growing, evolving businessBenefits Salary- Up to £100,00 (Negotiable) Profit related bonus Other benefits are negotiable