Gerrell & Hard Ltd.

Head of Purchasing Luton, Bedfordshire Permanent Full-Time onsite role (37.5 hours, Monday to Friday) Are you a strategic procurement leader ready to shape and drive purchasing operations in a growing, fast-paced environment? We are seeking a Head of Purchasing to join our senior leadership team and take full ownership of procurement strategy, supplier performance, and stock availability. This is a pivotal role where you'll lead a high-performing team, influence business-critical decisions, and ensure the supply chain remains robust, agile, and aligned with evolving customer needs. What You'll Be Doing: • Lead and develop a motivated and results-driven Purchasing team. • Define and execute a procurement strategy that supports company growth and operational excellence. • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships - securing favourable terms and ensuring consistent, high-quality supply. • Work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Product, Finance and Warehouse teams to ensure stock planning and fulfilment is proactive and accurate. • Use ERP/MRP systems and data to improve forecasting, inventory management and cost control. • Monitor and report on supplier performance, market trends and risks, delivering cost savings and efficiency improvements. • Support and drive improvements in warehouse inbound logistics and supplier compliance processes. • Champion sustainability, quality (ISO 9001, 14001), and innovation in procurement practices. What You'll Bring: • Proven experience in a senior procurement, supply chain, or purchasing leadership role. • A strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise. • Track record of leading high-performing teams and managing change in a dynamic environment. • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and interpreting procurement data. • Familiarity with inbound logistics processes and warehouse operations. • A collaborative approach and ability to influence stakeholders across the business. • Comfortable presenting at senior leadership level and managing procurement KPIs and reporting. • A degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related discipline (preferred). You'll Thrive In This Role If You: • Are a natural leader who brings clarity, ownership and energy to their team. • Can balance big-picture strategy with day-to-day operational oversight. • Enjoy building trusted supplier relationships and making data-driven decisions. • See challenges as opportunities for improvement and growth. • Are passionate about delivering the right products, at the right time, in the right way. Interested in leading a team that plays a crucial role in business success? Apply today to shape the future of purchasing in a values-led, collaborative environment.