Head of Procurement

About Trafalgar Scientific

Successfully established for 30 years, Trafalgar Scientific Ltd is the UK’s leading independent Life Sciences Laboratory supplier. Supporting a number of key sectors across the UK & Ireland, our teams service industries including Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Contract Laboratory Testing, Pharmaceuticals, Water Testing, Brewing and Veterinary services, alongside many others.

Partnering with some of the best known scientific brands such as; Sartorius, 3M, Neogen, Hygiena, Interscience, Southern Group Laboratories, EO Laboratories and Sterilin, Trafalgar Scientific features one of the most comprehensive product ranges, enabling our customers access to a truly ‘one stop shop’ supplier.

Every inch of our success is made up from our team’s outstanding contributions to continuously improving our customer’s experience and expanding our reach across the UK & Ireland. Do you see yourself as part of this team? Then we want to hear from you.

Job Overview

With a proven track record of success, we are poised for significant growth and are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Procurement.

Location

Leicester, UK.

Purpose and objectives of the role

As the Head of Procurement, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our procurement strategy to ensure the seamless and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills, a deep understanding of Procurement processes, and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Develop an annual procurement plan, outlining all sourcing and supplier management activities for Directs and In-Directs.
• Lead and enhance all procurement processes with a focus on data accuracy, insight, and commercial excellence.
• Manage and implement improvements to derive value from suppliers, including cost reduction, quality enhancements, and service improvements.
• Lead the ongoing development of category strategies, showcasing market and supplier insights and a high degree of commercial acumen.
• Provide leadership insight and guidance for sourcing and supplier management activities, including leading critical negotiations and supplier discussions.
• Ensure effective and efficient procurement operations, continually improving forecasting and delivery accuracy.
• Lead Trafalgar's supplier risk processes, managing supplier risk assessment and audits to maintain our sustainability.
• Participate in Sales and Operations Planning meetings, offering accurate updates, forecasting, and suggesting ongoing improvements to the process.
• Develop the procurement skills of the team through coaching and setting examples.
• Foster a culture that prioritises the customer at the center of all procurement activities.

Skills/Experience

• Degree educated or MCIPS qualified.
• 8 years plus Supply Chain and Procurement experience, across European and global supplier’s inc USA, China and India. With fast moving supply chains and regulatory regimes
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies and processes that are aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Extensive experience in senior procurement leadership
• Manage and optimise procurement processes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
• Oversee inventory management processes to ensure that materials and equipment are available when needed.
• Reducing back orders and improving supplier delivery, quality and accuracy
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure that the company receives high-quality goods and services at competitive prices.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to the supply chain function, such as supply chain disruptions or quality issues.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators to ensure that the supply chain function is meeting its targets and objectives.
• Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals to ensure that the function operates efficiently and effectively.

What you can expect from us

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• 24 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Westfield Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply for this role please click the Apply button above, or send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

No agencies please.

Our Pledges

Trafalgar Scientific will always provide equal opportunities to any employee or job applicant.

We will never operate with prejudice or discrimination, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of gender, gender reassignment, race (including colour, nationality, caste and ethnic origin), disability, sexual orientation, marital status, part-time status, pregnancy or maternity, age, religion or belief, political belief or affiliation or trade union membership. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment.