Director of Procurement

Hartmann Young is exclusively partnered with a privately held, high-growth contract manufacturer to appoint a Procurement Director.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the organisation’s strategic sourcing and procurement strategy across raw materials, packaging, and indirect spend. You will bring deep market knowledge, strong supplier networks, and a track record of delivering cost optimisation, supply continuity, and operational efficiency within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s procurement and raw material inventory strategy aligned with business objectives
• Lead sourcing activities across raw materials, packaging, and MRO categories
• Own supplier relationships, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations
• Identify and implement alternative sourcing strategies to mitigate risk and improve supply continuity
• Drive cost reduction initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories, delivering measurable savings
• Set and deliver annual cost savings targets in partnership with Finance
• Establish and execute business continuity plans to manage sourcing and supply risks
• Oversee procurement processes, policies, and governance across the organisation
• Monitor team performance, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with internal approval frameworks (DOA)
• Partner with Finance on cash management, cost variance analysis, and forecasting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, R&D, and S&OP to ensure alignment across the supply chain

Experience & Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or related discipline (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years’ procurement experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience within VMS or nutraceutical/food/pharma manufacturing preferred
• Strong understanding of procurement within regulated environments

Core Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and supplier management expertise
• Proven track record in cost reduction and value creation
• Strong negotiation and contract management capabilities
• Risk management and supply continuity planning
• Data-driven decision making and analytical problem solving
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement across all levels of the organisation
• Advanced Excel, ERP systems, and reporting tools

What Success Looks Like

• Ownership and delivery of procurement strategy aligned to business growth
• Achievement of cost savings targets across direct and indirect spend
• Strong supplier partnerships delivering value, quality, and continuity
• Proactive identification and mitigation of supply chain risks
• High-performing procurement function operating with accuracy, efficiency, and accountability
• Clear cross-functional alignment with Finance, Operations, and R&D