SF Recruitment are working with a business based in Solihull who are looking for a Head of Procurement to join the team £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus Hybrid working Must have an IT / Tech Procurement background As a key member of our Commercial Team, you'll take the reins on driving commercial competitiveness while managing critical vendor relationships that power top-notch connectivity solutions for healthcare, public services, and some of the UK's best-known brands. Your key responsibilities: - Maximise Supplier Value: Maintain strong performance with existing suppliers while continuously negotiating better terms-such as improved discounts, rebates, and preferred pricing-to enhance the financial incentives that directly support our target operating model. - Drive Cost Savings: Identify and extract agreed savings from current third-party overheads across the business, contributing directly to bottom-line growth. - Mitigate Supply Chain Risks: Collaborate closely with the Operations Director to further minimise supply chain risks, ensuring our suppliers maintain SLA adherence above 95%. Step in as a key escalation point when needed, ensuring swift resolution of issues. - Engage with Top Suppliers: Hold weekly meetings with tier-one suppliers, building strong partnerships and gathering commercial insights. Present strategic findings to Senior Management on a monthly basis, highlighting opportunities for improvement. - Expand Supplier Network: Lead the development of a robust supplier pipeline. Assess potential suppliers based on financial metrics and intangible benefits, presenting compelling onboarding recommendations to the CFO once they meet agreed criteria. - Management & Development: Lead and inspire a high-performing procurement team, fostering growth and collaboration to drive exceptional results. What You'll Bring: - Significant experience in similar roles managing procurement ideally within the telecoms/tech sectors. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced SME environment. - Experience of managing a small procurement team. - Professional procurement qualification such as CIPS - Not essential - Ideally, familiarity with Cisco partner programs (or equivalent for Extreme, Fortinet, Forescout) and Ofcom legislation. What's In It for you: - A competitive salary of £60-80k + bonus. - 33 days holiday (25 + 8) increasing with length of service. - Work-life balance: Family-friendly leave, flexible core hours, and hybrid working (3 days a week in our Solihull office). - Robust benefits, including enhanced pension, Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection & Life Assurance. - Dog-friendly office (yes, you read that right!).
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SF Recruitment
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Solihull, West Midlands B90 4SF
£70,000 - £84,000 per annum
Full Time
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- SF Recruitment is seeking a Head of Procurement for a business in Solihull, offering a salary between £60,000 and £80,000 plus bonuses.
- The ideal candidate should have significant experience in IT or tech procurement, preferably within the telecoms sector, and experience managing a small procurement team.
- Key responsibilities include maximizing supplier value, driving cost savings, mitigating supply chain risks, and engaging with top suppliers to enhance performance.
- The position allows for hybrid working, requiring three days a week in the Solihull office, and offers benefits such as 33 days of holiday and private medical insurance.
- A professional procurement qualification like CIPS is preferred but not essential, and familiarity with Cisco partner programs and Ofcom legislation is a plus.
