Head of procurement Work, Jobs in Slough, Eng (with Salaries)

Group Head of Supply Chain
Active PCB Solutions Limited —Reading
- Up to £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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5d
Senior Director, Head of Global Logistics
CSL Seqirus —Maidenhead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Business
4d
Head of Procurement - Regional Buildings
Balfour Beatty —London
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
7d
Head of Supply Chain
Graze —Hayes
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Analytics
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4d
Head of Procurement - Digital & Energy Services
Equans —London
- Full-time
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Procurement and Purchasing Operations
Maintel —London
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Free parking
- Employee discount
7d
Category Manager - FMCG
KP Snacks —Slough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexitime
- Employee assistance programme
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Head of Contracts & Procurement - Greenspaces, Culture & Leisure
Merton Council —Merton
- £60,573 - £62,766 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
13d
Head of supply chain management
Carl Friedrik —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
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Head of Procurement Business Partnering
ISS Facility Services —London
- Management
- Sales
- Contracts
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Head of Sourcing
Tokio Marine HCC —London
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Contracts
- IT
Operational Procurement Manager
New England Seafood International —Chessington
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Communication skills
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11d
Manufacturing Excellence Manager
Lindt & Sprungli (U.K.) Limited —London
- Hybrid work
- Bar
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Work from home
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12d
Procurement Manager
NHSProfessionals —Hemel Hempstead
- £50,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Procurement Manager - Operational Goods & Services (Indirects)
Deliveroo —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- IT
Senior Procurement Category Lead - Technology
Wireless Logic mdex GmbH —Reading
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
23h
Procurement Manager
UPP Ltd —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Communication skills
13d
Procurement Manager
Starling —London
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Financial services
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Supply Chain Manager
Acrelec UK —Hemel Hempstead
- £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Principal Procurement Lead, Compute and Storage
Radiant —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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22h

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Group Head of Supply Chain

Active PCB Solutions Limited
Reading

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
Up to £90,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Free flu jabs
Company pension
Company events
Enhanced maternity leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Sourcing
Procurement
Stakeholder liaison
Supply chain
ERP systems
ERP software
Cost control
MRP
Cost efficiency strategy
Continuous improvement
Partnership building
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Supply chain and logistics experience
Supply chain management
Risk management
Operational strategy development
Cost optimisation planning
Management reporting
Demand planning integration
Supply planning
Negotiated procurement
Leadership
Purchasing and procurement experience
Material requirements planning
Operations leadership experience
Analytics

Full job description

Company Profile

Agile Circuit Technology Group is a leading UK electronics contract manufacturing group with two established businesses: Garner Osborne Circuits (Newbury) and Active-PCB Solutions (Reading).

With a combined revenue of £36 million and a team of 280 talented professionals, we deliver high-quality PCB manufacturing, PCB assembly and box-build solutions to a diverse customer base across multiple sectors.

Role Summary

Reporting to our Group Chief Operating Officer you’ll be responsible for leading and optimising all supply chain activities across multiple contract electronics manufacturing (CEM) sites. You’ll ensure seamless end-to-end supply chain performance, from strategic sourcing and procurement through to planning, inventory management, and logistics, aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.

This is a key senior leadership position focused on delivering operational excellence, cost competitiveness, supply resilience, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment. The role is critical in ensuring a resilient, agile, and cost-effective supply chain that supports business growth and customer satisfaction.

You’ll be a strong leader with deep industry expertise and a track record of delivering tangible supply chain improvements in a contract electronics manufacturing environment.

Role Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

Define and implement a group-wide supply chain strategy aligned with business growth, customer needs, and market conditions
Lead supply chain transformation initiatives, driving continuous improvement and digitalisation
Develop long-term sourcing strategies, including global supplier footprint optimisation

Procurement & Supplier Management:

Oversee all procurement activities including direct and indirect spend. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and partners
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements to ensure competitive advantage
Drive supplier performance through KPIs (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness)
Manage supply risk, including obsolescence, shortages, and geopolitical exposure

Planning & Inventory Management:

Establish robust S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes across both sites
Ensure accurate demand forecasting and effective production planning
Optimise inventory levels to balance working capital and service performance
Drive improvements in MRP/ERP usage, data accuracy, and planning discipline

Operations & Logistics:

Ensure the teams provide efficient material flow and on-time delivery to production and customers
Drive improvements in lead times, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), and overall service levels
Manage freight strategies, cost control, and global logistics partners
Cost Optimisation & Performance Management
Own supply chain cost performance, including material cost reduction initiatives
Implement value engineering and cost-down programmes with suppliers
Monitor and report on key KPIs: OTIF, inventory turns, PPV, supplier performance, etc.
Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and service

Risk Management & Compliance:

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies and component shortages
Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, IPC), regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing policies
Lead business continuity planning for supply chain disruptions

Cost Optimisation & Performance Management:

Own supply chain cost performance, including material cost reduction initiatives
Implement value engineering and cost-down programmes with suppliers
Monitor and report on key KPIs: OTIF, inventory turns, PPV, supplier performance, etc.
Deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and service

Performance Measures: (selected but not exhaustive examples)

-On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery performance

-Inventory turns and working capital targets

-Material cost reduction / PPV

-Supplier performance metrics

-Lead time reduction

-Supply chain cost as % of revenue

Additional Information

You’ll have responsibility for two manufacturing sites (multi-site travel required). Our sites are Active-PCB in Reading, Berkshire and Garner Osborne Circuits in Newbury, Berkshire.

The role may also involve international supplier engagement.

About you

You’ll have proven experience in a senior supply chain leadership role within contract electronics manufacturing (CEM/EMS) or similar high-tech manufacturing environment
A background in procurement, planning, and supply chain strategy 
Experience managing or working in multi-site operations with proven leadership and team development capability 
Deep understanding of electronics component supply chains and market dynamics 
Demonstrated success in cost reduction, supplier negotiations, and supply chain transformation 
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen 
Advanced negotiation and influencing skills 
Data-driven decision making and analytical capability 
Strong stakeholder management across senior leadership and external partners 
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment
Able to problem-solve in complex supply chain environments

Benefits:

28 days holiday
Company events
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance

Our ref: AGI202601

Pay: Up to £90,000.00 per year

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading RG2

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head of procurement jobs in slough, eng

Group Head of Supply Chain

Senior Director, Head of Global Logistics

Head of Procurement - Regional Buildings

Head of Supply Chain

Head of Procurement - Digital & Energy Services

Head of Procurement and Purchasing Operations

Category Manager - FMCG

Head of Contracts & Procurement - Greenspaces, Culture & Leisure

Head of supply chain management

Head of Procurement Business Partnering

Head of Sourcing

Operational Procurement Manager

Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager - Operational Goods & Services (Indirects)

Senior Procurement Category Lead - Technology

Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Principal Procurement Lead, Compute and Storage

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