Head of Procurement

2 days ago

Cheswick Green, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Ready to take charge of supplier relationships and strategic procurement in a game-changing tech company? At Convergence Group, we deliver exceptional connectivity solutions to critical industries, from healthcare to public services and household names. As our Head of Procurement, you’ll lead a pivotal function that drives commercial competitiveness, nurtures vendor relationships, and shapes the future of our services.

Why This Role is Exciting:

You're at the heart of a company redefining how infrastructure is managed.

Immediately manage £35m of spend – soon to grow to North of £60m through acquisition and organic growth

Lead in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where your ideas shape our future.

You're part of an incredibly talented management team – a fantastic foundation to drive real transformation and grow into becoming a World Class leader.

Work with globally recognized suppliers and cutting-edge technology.

Directly impact critical industries, helping improve lives through reliable connectivity.

What You’ll Do:

Maximise Supplier Value: Cultivate strong supplier relationships and negotiate competitive terms, securing discounts, rebates, and preferred pricing that align with our ambitious targets.

Drive Cost Efficiency: Extract tangible cost savings across our third-party overheads, directly contributing to business growth.

Mitigate Supply Chain Risks: Collaborate with the Operations Director to maintain SLA adherence above 95% while resolving escalated issues swiftly and effectively.

Partner with Key Suppliers: Lead weekly discussions with top-tier suppliers, presenting actionable insights and opportunities for strategic improvement to senior management.

Expand Supplier Networks: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-value suppliers. Evaluate their potential through rigorous financial and operational metrics, providing compelling recommendations to the CFO.

Inspire and Lead: Manage a high-performing procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven experience in procurement leadership, ideally within telecoms/tech sectors.

Expertise in managing procurement teams in fast-paced SME environments.

Familiarity with vendor partner programs.

Knowledge of Ofcom legislation

Bonus points for a professional procurement qualification e.g. CIPS, or experience with Cisco partner programs (or equivalents like Extreme, Fortinet, Forescout).

What’s in It for You:

Competitive Compensation: £60k–£80k + bonus.

Flexible Working: Hybrid model with family-friendly leave policies.

Career Growth: Join a flourishing company poised for rapid expansion.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enhanced pension, Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection, Life Assurance.

Workplace Perks: A dog-friendly office and 33 days of annual leave (including 8 bank holidays).

Who are Convergence Group?

We’re a privately owned, debt-free company with a culture of innovation, not bureaucracy. Specializing in complex WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, and Security solutions, we stand out by revolutionizing infrastructure management, letting our customers focus on what matters most. With our business flourishing and poised for substantial growth, we’re seeking exceptional talent to help us meet and exceed customer expectations.

If you're ready to lead a team, drive innovation, and make a lasting impact join us as our Head of Procurement and be part of a future-focused, growing company where your expertise and ideas matter.

Apply Now       #StrategicProcurement #SupplierExcellence # CIPS #Leadership

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