Head of Procurement

7 months ago

Reading, United Kingdom ESP Global Services Full time

At least 10 year's progressive experience in procurement and supplier management
- Excellent understanding of IT service & 3rd party supply chains
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration - CIPS Level 6 Diploma

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone that can spearhead our next phase of evolution through leadership and execution on a fit for purpose global supply chain management function including 3rd party relationships and contract management. The role require deep commercial understanding to ensuring that competitive pricing and service delivery quality is provided, thus fulfilling our contractual obligations to our end-customers. To design a global SCM strategy that supports growth and enhances profit contribution.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement a global supply chain management strategy that delivers competitive pricing and uncompromised service delivery quality to ESP.
- Design and implement robust and effective supply chain management processes, procedures, tools and guidelines ensuring value for money, quality and supplier performance are consistently delivered
- Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand the current and future commercial and service requirements and ensure these are aligned to the ESP Supply Base
- Develop the supply chain sourcing strategy to maximise commercial advantage, strengthen the supply base and shorten the supply chain lead time enabling the business to deliver against customer requirements in a timely fashion
- Negotiate and agree rate cards and SLAs with multiple existing and new suppliers on a country by country basis to ensure business resilience
- Develop and implement a supplier review process for Strategic Partners including performance, relationship, quality, cost and KPIs providing key Management Information to allow the business to make informed decisions.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, contracting and supplier relationship management
- Lead change and champion best practice to promote the supply chain function across the business
- Ensure business engagement terms are compliant with all appropriate contractual requirements, including legislation, regulatory and customer flow-down requirements
- Lead and motivate direct reports and ensure that they receive appropriate support, training and development to achieve their potential.
- To embed the process of proposing cost and undertaking the purchasing and contracting

**Skills/Experience required**:

- 7 to 10 years’ progressive experience in, procurement & supplier management with experience in the IT or managed services industry
- Excellent understanding of IT service and 3rd party supply chains
- Extremely energetic and motivated individual, who has both experience and ideas in all of the areas mentioned above.
- Experience of working in a partnership or professional services firm is essential
- Proven experience as a Head of Procurement or in a similar senior procurement role within a multinational organisation.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, best practices, and legal requirements.
- Excellent negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools and driven to cost saving
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, CIPS Level 6 Diploma, a Master’s degree would be desirable.

**Benefits**:

- £75k-£90k Base plus 10%-15% ESP Management Performance Quarterly Bonus Plan
- Pension
- Car allowance
- Private medical insurance
- Life Assurance
- Eyecare Voucher

**Who are we**:
ESP Global Services has been providing customized 24/7 Global IT support solutions since 1992, expertly managed by a dedicated service delivery team, we offer day-to-day support via teams of on-site engineers or responsive visiting engineers, and multi-lingual service desk coordination that’s manages over 1,000 tickets a day for more than 200 customers.

Our ability to deliver customer-centric, targeted, and tailored IT support solutions is a natural fit for the complex needs of the fast-paced and evolving aviation industry. We developed technology-based solutions to address the high emphasis on meeting extremely short service levels spread across large campus areas with strict security controls. Supporting equipment for airports and airlines in many locations worldwide, has led to an IT support approach that applies equally to any global business with multiple international locations, wide campuses, and demanding security requirements. Plus, our spares, repairs, and logistics service

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