At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
This role leads the Purchasing team, overseeing daily operations, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Logistics. You’ll be accountable for team performance, supplier negotiation, and ensuring procurement aligns with business priorities.
Join us a Purchasing Manager and lead a high-performing team of Buyers supporting one of the UK’s leading IT solutions providers. You’ll manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive deals, and ensure our procurement strategy delivers for our Sales, Logistics, and customers alike.
What you’ll do:
* Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers.
* Manage supplier partnerships to secure the best pricing, availability, and contract terms.
* Oversee purchasing operations to meet targets and support wider business goals.
* Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Logistics to keep our supply chain strong and responsive.
* Resolve supply issues, analyse spend data, and drive process improvements.
What you’ll bring:
* Proven procurement experience in the IT or tech sector.
* Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing teams.
* Excellent negotiation and supplier management abilities.
* Financial awareness related to margin, revenue, and contracts.
* Great communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
We make technology work so people can do great things.
CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.