Head of Procurement

Queens, New York Permanent USD150,000 - USD200,000 per year View Job Description
This position will be responsible for setting up a strategic procurement function for the US within a global company. This role will oversee a team of managers and be responsible for creating a centralized procurement process, negotiating with vendors to achieve target savings goals.
  • Value Add Position
  • Leadership Role

About Our Client

Client is a global airline catering vendor - with 6 locations throughout the US. This client is looking for someone to roll up their sleeves and create an impactTHIS ROLE WILL BE 5X a week in Inwood, NY (Near JFK Airport)

Job Description

  • Develop a centralized procurement function, for food, beverage and packaging categories - annual spend > $500M
  • Negotiate with suppliers to achieve savings targets
  • Lead a team of tactical buyers / managers
  • Partner with and lead internal stakeholders in a Procurement transformation



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The Successful Applicant

  • 10 YOE leading Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Negoatiations for Ready to Eat food / beverage categories
  • Experience working across multiple sites / locations
  • ERP implementation experience a plus
  • People management experience is required

What's on Offer

  • This is a brand new position - ability to build a strategic function within a Global company
  • Room for growth to expand into other areas / divisions
  • Target saving based incentives
Contact
Brianne Martin
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6642475

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Direct Procurement
Industry
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Queens
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brianne Martin
Job Reference
JN-012025-6642475