Head of Procurement & Supply Chain - Manufacturing / FMCG (up to £65,000 - On-site)
Posted 12 days 15 hours ago by Pearson Carter
£65,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Hertfordshire, Hoddesdon, United Kingdom, EN110
Job Description
Head of Procurement & Supply Chain - Manufacturing / FMCG 
Location: Office-based (North London / Hertfordshire)
Salary: up to £65,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent
A leading manufacturer of globally distributed consumer products is seeking a commercially driven Head of Procurement & Supply Chain. This hands on leadership role covers end-to-end supply chain: forecasting, planning (MRP/MPS), procurement, inbound logistics, inventory, and supplier performance. You'll own the data and parameters that drive the plan and be responsible for delivering service, cost, and working capital improvements.
The Role- Lead S&OP process and convert demand into a clear, time phased supply plan
- Own MRP/MPS setup and parameters in Microsoft Business Central
- Manage procurement strategy, supplier performance, and cost control
- Oversee inbound logistics, customs, and freight
- Improve inventory accuracy, stock turns, and aged stock exposure
- Support NPD through sourcing, feasibility checks, and vendor onboarding
- Rationalise SKUs and manage slow mover actions
- Maintain clean master data (items, BOMs, vendors, routings)
- Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, NPD, and Ops to align supply with demand
- Build and lead a small supply chain team with clear processes and accountability
- 7 years in supply chain or procurement within manufacturing or FMCG
- Advanced knowledge of MRP/MPS and ERP systems (ideally Business Central)
- Strong track record in supply planning, supplier negotiation, and logistics
- Confident with Excel and data driven decision making
- Commercially sharp and comfortable challenging assumptions constructively
- Experience with Amazon or other retail/e commerce channels is a plus
- High ownership role with direct impact on service, cost, and inventory
- Shape planning and procurement processes in a growing, global business
- Join a commercially aware, operationally focused leadership team
- Competitive salary with clear scope for progression
To apply, send your CV to or call for a confidential conversation.