Divisional Head of Procurement, Procurement Business Partner

Morgan Advanced Materials

. Develop and run a divisional procurement strategy supporting commercial, operational and growth priorities .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing procurement strategies that align with commercial and operational goals, while effectively managing supplier relationships and performance. Proven ability to deliver cost savings and improve procurement processes within a complex, multi-site environment.

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Direct-Material Procurement ExperienceSupplier Negotiation and ContractingCategory and Commodity Strategy DevelopmentSupply Chain Risk ManagementTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Procurement Strategy DevelopmentSourcing and NegotiationSupplier Performance ManagementCost-Improvement InitiativesFinancial Realisation TrackingValue-EngineeringMake-or-Buy DecisionsSupplier SegmentationOperational Constraints CommunicationMatrix Procurement Model Experience

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior StakeholdersConstructive ChallengeAnalytical JudgementCommercial Judgement

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPS Qualification

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingEngineeringMulti-Site ProcurementSupplier ManagementSupply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and run a divisional procurement strategy supporting commercial, operational and growth priorities
Lead direct-material procurement across multiple sites
Set procurement priorities, measures and ways of working
Build and deliver category, commodity and supplier strategies covering cost, quality, delivery, service and resilience
Create and deliver sourcing, negotiation, value-engineering and cost-improvement initiatives
Lead strategic supplier negotiations, selection and contracting
Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, R&D and supply chain on specifications, standardisation, substitution, new-product introduction and make-or-buy decisions
Improve supplier performance through segmentation, relationship management and structured reviews
Identify and manage supply risks, including single-source dependency, capacity constraints, supplier financial weakness and geographic concentration
Implement mitigation and continuity plans for critical materials and suppliers
Represent the division with Group Procurement and communicate business needs, forecasts, specifications and operational constraints
Coordinate divisional participation in group sourcing projects, supplier evaluations and implementation plans
Lead adoption of group agreements, approved suppliers and purchasing channels
Track savings, cost avoidance, working-capital improvements and other benefits through financial realisation
Strengthen procurement processes, systems, data, governance and commercial capability
Lead and develop procurement colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant procurement experience gained in a complex, multi-site or international organisation
Strong direct-material procurement experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar industrial environment
Track record of developing and delivering category, commodity and supplier strategies
Evidence of delivering procurement savings and converting them into financially recognised business benefits
Strong sourcing, negotiation, contracting and supplier-management experience
Practical experience managing supplier performance, continuity and supply-chain risk
Experience working within a matrix or centre-led procurement model
Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and challenging constructively without direct authority
Experience leading, developing and improving procurement teams
Strong commercial, analytical and financial judgement
Relevant degree, equivalent professional experience or both
Recognised procurement qualification, such as CIPS, useful but not essential
Ability to travel to company sites and suppliers as required
Candidates based in or near the Northeast preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

US-based remote working arrangement
Travel to company sites and suppliers as required
Senior, high-visibility staff role with ownership across divisional direct and indirect procurement
Opportunity to shape procurement strategy, capability and ways of working across a multi-site business
Opportunity to influence divisional priorities and the wider global procurement agenda