FAQs
Whether you are looking to make that business-critical procurement hire, or are considering your career options - below we answer some of the frequently asked questions we receive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sectors do you recruit procurement and supply chain professionals into?
At Procurement Heads we have practice leads who recruit procurement and supply chain professionals into the following areas: Industrial, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Consumer, Professional & Financial Services and the Public Sector.
What sort of procurement roles do you hire?
We pride ourselves on supplying the best, not just the available:
- Chief Procurement Officer
- Procurement Director
- Head of Procurement
- Category Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Sourcing
- Buyers
Click here to view all of our live procurement roles www.procurementheads.com/jobs
How do I improve my LinkedIn profile?
With 675m users across the world, LinkedIn is an incredibly powerful tool. You can read some tips on how to improve your LinkedIn profile on HR Heads’ website here https://www.hrheads.co.uk/blog/how-to-create-improve-your-cv/
What is your recruitment process?
As specialist procurement and supply chain recruiters, we:
Define
Your needs through collaboration.
Identify
Talent matching your needs and culture.
Shortlist
The best candidates for your role.
Manage
The interview and offer management process.
Support
With contracts and any queries.
Do recruitment agencies charge candidates fees?
They shouldn’t and we would never charge a candidate a fee for representing them.
Relationships are pivotal to our existence, and we place great value on their development. We encourage collaboration through our unique referral scheme ‘The Heads Up’ and are driven by a desire to build deep long-standing partnerships. Our goal is to act as an ambassador for the teams and individuals we support.
What is the Sustainable Procurement Pledge?
The Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP) is a pro-bono community of people committed to embedding sustainability into their procurement practices – and sharing the knowledge and tools of how to do so.
At Procurement Heads, we are proud to partner with the Sustainable Procurement Pledge and all of the team act as Ambassadors for the organisation.
Sustainability is one of our key pillars at Procurement Heads, and you can find out more about how we can make a change here https://www.procurementheads.com/sustainability/
How do you approach Equality, Diversity & Inclusion when hiring?
At Procurement Heads, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is one of our core business pillars. We firmly believe in equality for all and have pledged to continue attracting a workforce that reflects this, not only for ourselves but for the clients and candidates we engage with.
From candidate attraction, right through to Board representation, EDI touches every part of the process and people need to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work knowing they will be treated equally and fairly and that their opinion matters.
You can read more about our commitment to ED&I here https://www.procurementheads.com/about-us/
What is your recruitment agency fee structure?
Our pricing strategy reflects our value of rewarding relationships.
We operate on a contingency (payment on success), exclusive and retained basis to recruit permanent talent across our 3 disciplines.
The closer we work in partnership, the more competitive we are able to be when it comes to commercial terms.
We will be an extension to your business and operate as an ambassador for your brand.
For an informal discussion about how we can support your Procurement needs, call 01962 869838, email info@procurementheads.com or visit https://www.procurementheads.com/register-a-job/ to register a procurement role with us.
Do you have an Interim Management offering?
Yes, with an experienced and well-networked team, Procurement Heads’ Interim Management offering has seen a significant increase in demand for experienced Interim practitioners.
Our team delivers identified, assessed and qualified shortlists within 2-8 business hours typically. However, we are agile enough to adapt to each assignment individually and ensure the perfect Interim Management Solution.
For a conversation about how we can provide you with an interim solution, or to register as an interim professional with Procurement Heads, please visit https://www.procurementheads.com/interim-management-solutions/
