Head of PurchasingSalary: £ DOE Location: County Durham A well-established, fast-paced business is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Purchasing to lead its procurement function during a period of continued high growth and transformation.This is a senior, hands-on role with full ownership of purchasing strategy, supplier relationships and cost performance, playing a critical part in ensuring product availability and long-term supplier resilience. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape purchasing strategy, build long-term supplier partnerships and make a visible contribution to commercial performance.The RoleAs Head of Purchasing, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end purchasing function across finished goods and key supply categories. You''ll balance strategic sourcing with day-to-day operational delivery, ensuring continuity of supply whilst driving commercial value.Key areas of focus will include:Developing and delivering a robust purchasing and sourcing strategy aligned to wider commercial and supply chain objectivesLeading supplier selection, tendering and negotiation to secure competitive pricing and service levelsManaging supplier performance, risk and complianceOwning purchasing budgets, cost price changes and inflationary pressuresDriving cost-saving initiatives and value creation opportunitiesWorking closely with the wider supply chain team including planning, operations and commercial teams to support demand planning and SandOPSupporting new ..... full job details .....