Head of Procurement

Head Of Procurement Cooper Turner Beck, formed from the 2019 merger of Cooper & Turner and Beck Industries, is a global leader in mission-critical industrial fasteners. We provide seamless, one-stop solutions across key industries, including renewable energy, oil & gas, power generation, nuclear, and more -ensuring quality and reliability in the world's most demanding environments. We are looking for an experienced Head of Procurement to lead sourcing and purchasing activities across CTB Group's Heavy Industry division. You will play a key role in strengthening our supply chain, developing strategic supplier relationships and driving improvements in cost efficiency, operational performance and working capital management. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Heavy Industry, you will lead the division's category managers and work closely with purchasing teams across our sites to establish consistent processes and procurement best practices. From supplier negotiations and inventory optimisation to managing supply chain risks, you will help deliver our wider operational transformation strategy while supporting long-term business growth. Key Responsibilities As Head of Procurement, you will be responsible for: Developing and implementing sourcing and procurement strategies across the division, leveraging CTB Group's purchasing scale to improve commercial performance and supply chain resilience. Leading cost-saving initiatives across the supplier base, identifying opportunities to reduce expenditure, improve margins and deliver measurable financial benefits. Building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships, negotiating competitive pricing, long-term agreements and better payment terms. Identifying and managing supply chain risks, ensuring supplier compliance and minimising exposure to tariffs, changing regulations and market disruption. Overseeing purchasing and inventory activities, optimising stock levels and working capital while maintaining reliable supply to meet operational requirements. Leading and developing the division's category managers, working closely with site purchasing teams and fostering collaboration and accountability across the procurement function. Establishing and monitoring procurement and supply chain KPIs, using performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and support informed decision-making. Working with operational and commercial teams to align purchasing, forecasting and material planning with business requirements and customer demand. Supporting the development of Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes, with a view to taking divisional leadership as planning capabilities mature. Contributing to CTB Group's wider operational transformation programme, driving process standardisation and greater efficiency across procurement activities. Ensuring procurement decisions support the Group's sustainability, health and safety objectives, including its Sustainable Procurement Policy and Group Decarbonisation Plan. Skills & Experience We are looking for a commercially focused procurement leader who can demonstrate: Strong experience in procurement and supply chain management, ideally within a manufacturing or heavy industry environment. Proven ability to develop and deliver procurement strategies that achieve cost savings, improve commercial performance and strengthen supply chain resilience. Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills, with experience securing competitive terms and long-term agreements. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop teams, encourage collaboration and drive accountability across multiple sites. A sound understanding of inventory management, working capital optimisation and supply chain planning. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, manage risks and implement effective solutions. The ability to communicate complex information clearly and influence stakeholders at different levels of the organisation. A proactive and adaptable approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering measurable results. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and remain effective under pressure. A willingness to travel regularly between manufacturing sites and suppliers across the division.