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Group Head of Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing

Basingstoke
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Group Head of Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Basingstoke £65,000 - £75,000 bonus scheme

As the UK’s largest independently owned electronics and components manufacturer, TechPoint delivers end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing solutions trusted by leading organisations across aerospace, defence, automotive, medical, and consumer sectors. With five Centres of Excellence across the UK and a fast-scaling operation, they’re reshaping the future of UK manufacturing through a value-led, customer-first approach.

They’re looking for a commercially driven Head of Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing to lead and elevate the group-wide sourcing strategy. This is a pivotal leadership role, one that will influence how they partner, procure, and perform across all TechPoint sites. From developing strategic frameworks and cost reduction initiatives to leading group-wide procurement and stores functions, you’ll be instrumental in creating the systems, supplier relationships, and operational models that drive their next phase of growth.

Responsibilities

Evaluating and defining sourcing and purchasing procedures across the group. Defining and driving KPI’s across the group in line with these strategies.
Analysing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies to be executed across the group purchasing teams.
Functionally manage senior buying teams across our value streams, and our site stores teams.
Driving sourcing and purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends.
Maintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships.
Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality.
Conducting market research, as well as creating cost estimates and cost reduction forecasts.
Hiring, training, and leading procurement / stores department employees.
Estimating risks and applying risk minimizing techniques, as well as negotiating contracts that comply with industry regulations.
Actively managing and reducing Inventory through strategic sourcing initiatives and innovative supply chain models.
Ensure that obsolete and excess materials are being managed by the teams and remain in control to mitigate all risks form the company.
Ensure they have the right systems, processes and practices in place that deliver competitive customer quotes and supply chain models that delivers competitive and innovative customer supply chain solutions.Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, economics, finance, logistics, or in a related field.
Tangible Strategic Souring experience within a related industry.
Superb teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain relationships with teams in other sites and at external suppliers.At TechPoint, they believe the right mindset is just as important as the right experience. They’re a people-first organisation that values collaboration, accountability, and energy. That means they’re looking for individuals who don’t just tick boxes, but team players who bring fresh ideas, take ownership, and genuinely enjoy contributing to a culture where innovation thrives.

Why join TechPoint?

This is more than a role — it’s a long-term opportunity to shape sourcing strategy in a high-impact leadership post, backed by a business that invests in its people. You’ll benefit from:

25 days holiday, 3-day Christmas shutdown — and your birthday off
Private healthcare with Benenden and comprehensive cash plan
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 10 days paid sick leave
Life insurance at 4x salary and up to 5% matched pension
EV car scheme, cycle to work, and home tech salary sacrifice options
Annual cost-of-living salary reviews
Specsavers vouchers for eye care
Flexibility to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday per year
Career development in a culture where collaboration, leadership, and input are truly valued 

 Please click apply now, or contact Ellie Gibson at Orion Electrotech

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