Head of Procurement Injection Moulding

As Head of Procurement, you will take full ownership of the procurement strategy, supplier management, and purchasing operations across the business. A key focus of the role will be the strategic sourcing of raw materials, including polymers, additives, colourants, packaging, and ancillary production materials, ensuring cost efficiency, continuity of supply, and quality standards are consistently met. As well as resourcing components and finished goods from international markets.

You will play a critical role in supporting operational performance, margin improvement, and long-term supplier partnerships within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust procurement strategy aligned with business objectives
• Lead and manage all purchasing activities, including raw materials, consumables and indirect spend
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with UK and international suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and supplier development initiatives
• Monitor global polymer markets and raw material price trends to mitigate risk and manage cost volatility
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK regulations, quality standards, and sustainability targets
• Oversee inventory optimisation in collaboration with production and planning teams
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team
• Provide regular reporting on procurement KPIs, savings, and supply chain risk

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in a senior procurement or purchasing leadership role within manufacturing
• Strong experience purchasing raw materials, ideally polymers or materials used in injection moulding
• Demonstrable track record of strategic sourcing and commercial negotiation
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles
• Experience managing supplier relationships at a senior level
• Financial acumen with the ability to analyse cost structures and market trends
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within the injection moulding or plastics manufacturing industry
• Experience sourcing internationally
• Experience sourcing components and finished goods from international markets

Personal Attributes for the ideal candidate

• Commercially driven and results-focused
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical capability
• Resilient and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism

About Us

Stamford Products Limited is a growing and expanding manufacturing group currently operating as the combined second largest in the UK across 6 sites nationwide. The total headcount for the group is 260+ employees, with an on-site gym and employee parking. We have been successfully operating for over 50+ years and thus have a rich heritage, and work with key clients across a broad range of industries.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday
• Weekends off
• Overtime readily available

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £60,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Application question(s)

• Do you have experience in the Plastic Injection Moulding industry?
• Do you have experience managing purchasing functions importing from the far East?
• Do you have experience in purchasing raw materials?

Work Location: In person