The successful applicant to the Head of Procurement role will be working for a fast-paced, privately owned technology provider who are expanding rapidly and have big plans for future growth. In this newly created and business critical role, the successful candidate will take ownership for all Procurement activities dealing with a supplier base that spans a range of major tech and telecoms providers. Building exceptional supplier relationships based on service and value is seen as critical to the organisations ability to grow and further develop their business.

Other key responsibilities include :

Manage contractual and commercial negotiations with vendors by building and managing cross-functional teams where required, securing the best possible terms for the business.
Effectively manage suppliers to ensure the optimum level of service and value is provided to enable future growth for the business
Lead and develop the skills of the wider Procurement team
Build a network of suppliers to further expand the supply base and mitigate risks where appropriate Key attributes of the successful candidate include :

Strong procurement experience from working in the Tech/Telecoms sector or from working in an IT Procurement role in a different sector.
Experience managing major tech and telecoms suppliers on an ongoing basis
Ideally, past experience of working for fast-paced, rapidly expanding SME organisations.
The ability to work in the Birmingham area at least 2-3 days per week. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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