Job purpose Business: As a member of the leadership team develop, implement and deliver the overall business strategy and budget. Scope: To lead the Supply Chain team with responsibility for all Procurement and Supply Chain Management (SCM) tasks. To lead the Stores, Dispatch and Logistics functions. To define and implement a robust SCM approach to support the goals of the business. To lead a multi-functional supply chain Procurement team; setting clear objectives; managing performance; developing skills and competencies. Fundamental: Create and embed a culture of High Performance, across 6 pillars: Positive leadership values and behaviours Continuous Improvement lean principles and tools Talent development and succession Stakeholder Management Customer Focus Team based ways of working Key responsiblities Build and lead a team of best-in-class procurement professionals to continuously improve: (i) on time delivery of materials from suppliers (ii) the quality of materials and services procured (iii) the cost of procured products (iv) procurement system and supply chain compliance. Foster a culture of procurement excellence by ensuring that policy and compliance standards are clear and maintained while also innovating to create and achieve best practices Participate in Strategic Supply Chain Design and Category Strategy efforts and lead the operational SCM teams to implement strategic sourcing plans for all major commodities Develop supplier partnerships and tactical ..... full job details .....