Head of Procurement - Managed IT Services
£70-80,000 + Benefits
Remote + 1 day hybrid office
Head Office - London or Essex considered 1 day a week
Who's it for?
Our customer is a fast-growing professional and managed IT Services business delivering into a range of cross-sector customers. A successful M technology group with a fast-growing M&A strategy and solid investment, they are scaling, making this an exciting time to join.
The role involves delivering a variety of MSP/MSSP services, including Hybrid Cloud/Infrastructure, Networking, Security, Modern Apps, and AI, across multiple vendors led by Microsoft.
What the role?
The Head of Procurement will strategically lead all sourcing and purchasing activities across the business and the existing and future acquisition strategy to ensure cost-effective and efficient procurement of goods and services. The goal is to optimise supplier service, pricing, relationships, and risk mitigation.
You will drive procurement strategy, improve efficiency, and ensure alignment with the organisation's overall business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the group procurement strategy and delivery, including managing a small team
* Manage acquisition integration to achieve the best outcomes
* Oversee supplier relationship management, some IT vendor alliances, negotiations, and cost efficiency initiatives
What's required?
Experience in IT services procurement, either as a lead within IT business units or within a managed IT services provider. This should include experience as a department head or lead, driving and influencing purchasing efficiency within technology and supply chains for core business needs.
If you understand procurement but have not led acquisition integration, applicants will still be considered.
Ideal candidates will be in a growing MSP as a senior or lead role, looking to step up and build with a business scaling to £50m+ over the next few years, with potential for further growth based on capability.
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