Head of ProcurementDenton, Manchester (Office Based)Employee Ownership SchemeProgression Opportunity to Director LevelUK Staffing Group are recruiting for a Head of Procurement on behalf of a growing, employee-owned business within the Mechanical Services sector.This is not a traditional procurement role.Whilst you''ll initially provide leadership and continuity within an established purchasing team, the long-term objective is to build, modernise and develop a procurement function capable of supporting the next phase of business growth. Working closely with the Commercial Supply Chain Director, you''ll have the opportunity to influence strategy, improve supplier relationships, strengthen reporting and create a procurement operation that is fit for the future. If you''re looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact rather than simply maintain the status quo, this could be the opportunity you''ve been waiting for.What You''ll Be DoingInitiallyLead and support an established purchasing teamUnderstand current purchasing processes, systems and supplier relationshipsMaintain continuity across international supply chainsManage supplier performance and commercial relationshipsNavigate duties, tariffs, quotas and regulatory requirementsIdentify quick wins to improve efficiency and reportingLonger TermDevelop and implement a strategic procurement roadmapStrengthen supplier partnerships across global marketsImprove systems, reporting and procurement visibilityAlign procurem