Procurement Leadership Opportunity in Telecoms
2 weeks ago
Layer 8 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead our procurement efforts, driving impactful change and overseeing commercial and strategic management of key vendors, telecom suppliers, and essential application providers.
About the Role:
We are looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Procurement Leader. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating better terms with suppliers, maximising supplier discounts, rebates & incentives, and improving vendor relationships through regular contact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive cost savings by implementing efficient procurement strategies
- Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, including telecom carriers and critical applications vendors
- Develop and implement effective SLAs to mitigate risks and ensure compliance
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs and develop solutions
- Manage and grow a procurement team function, providing guidance and support as needed
Requirements:
- Professional Procurement qualification and experience in Telecoms or Networking
- Proven track record of managing IT tech vendors and relationships
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and high energy, with a confident approach to challenging the status quo
Benefits:
- A competitive salary range of £60-80,000 per annum, plus 20% bonus
- 25 days holiday, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working arrangement, with frequent meetings with vendors essential
- Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay, income protection, private medical, and life assurance
About Us:
At Layer 8 Recruitment, we are passionate about finding the right talent for our clients. We believe that our unique approach to recruitment sets us apart from other agencies, and we are committed to delivering exceptional results.
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