Strategic Technical Procurement Lead

Baker Perkins

UK
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on industry standards).
Strategic sourcing and procurement principles
Technical drawings interpretation
Negotiation and strategic planning
Baker Perkins is seeking a Strategic Technical Procurement Lead to oversee their UK procurement team and manage a $30M spend covering strategic sourcing and supply chain logistics. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership, negotiation, and financial acumen, along with expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement principles

Job Summary

  • Manage the UK team of 10, responsible for managing the overall supply chain and logistics, with management of ~$30M spend coverage.
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to achieve significant cost savings and improve operational efficiency, as well as strategies and processes to optimise business performance and meet future business needs.
  • Partner with suppliers on innovations to drive value for the business and ensure that we are not disrupted in the marketplace, whilst also partnering with New Product Development and Business Innovation teams to support supplier selection, development, and launch.

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Baker Perkins is seeking a Strategic Technical Procurement Lead to oversee their UK procurement team and manage a $30M spend covering strategic sourcing and supply chain logistics. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership, negotiation, and financial acumen, along with expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement principles.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic sourcing and procurement principles
  • technical drawings interpretation
  • negotiation and strategic planning
  • tactical buying and operational purchasing
  • leadership and team management
  • financial acumen and project management
  • communication and interpersonal skills

Nice-to-have

  • manufacturing process knowledge
  • clean sheet and total cost of ownership
  • working capital and leadtime initiatives
  • inventory management
  • global, multi-national company experience
  • matrix reporting organization experience
  • collaboration and breakthrough performance mindset

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in a leader role with $30M+ spend coverage
  • Experience from a low volume manufacturing environment is ideal
  • Proficiency in relevant sourcing and procurement software

Work Rights

Not specified

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