Head of Procurement

OryxAlign Profile

OryxAlign has grown successfully since its inception in 2006 and is now a highly respected Managed Services Provider with a well-established and expanding brand and client base. The company has invested significantly in its people and infrastructure and employs over one hundred staff across the UK, South Africa, and Manila offices.

Our business model is built on three core elements: delivering excellent service, developing trusted client partnerships, and maintaining high operational efficiency. To remain relevant in an evolving market, we continue to advance in these areas and seek talented individuals to join us, investing in their growth.

Overall Purpose

We are seeking an 8-month fixed-term maternity cover for the role of Interim Head of Procurement. The ideal candidate will lead all procurement activities, manage supplier relationships, optimize costs, and ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services. This role is vital for operational excellence and will be part of the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the Procurement Team, providing leadership, guidance, and technical advice, fostering a high-performing team.
2. Oversee the procurement Reseller Profit Centre and daily purchasing operations, including order processing, post-order management, and delivery tracking.
3. Develop and implement OryxAlign’s procurement strategy, covering supply chain, vendor, and partner relations, and policies.
4. Support compliance with standards such as ISO-9001.
5. Build sales revenue by establishing strategic relationships with key vendors.
6. Design vendor and supply chain models to reduce risks, support growth, and create value.
7. Manage vendor SLAs and SLRs, integrating them into client contracts where applicable.
8. Ensure compliance with supplier and vendor management regulations, training, and certification programs.
9. Maximize and manage vendor rebates effectively.
10. Collaborate with the Technical Steering Group to evaluate new vendors and partners.
11. Oversee onboarding and integration of new vendors and suppliers.

Candidate Requirements

As an Interim Head of Procurement, you should possess strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to build trusted relationships internally and externally. You must demonstrate service excellence, support our company values, and align with long-term objectives.

You should be capable of delivering accurate work under tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, and operating strategically with autonomy. Innovation, collaboration, and decision-making influence are essential.

Experience and Expertise

Essential

• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• MSP domain expertise related to procurement, supply chain, and vendor management.
• Experience managing a profit centre.
• Proficiency with ConnectWise PSA or similar platforms.

Desirable

• Vendor Partner Program experience.
• Relevant procurement management qualifications.
• Project management and risk management methodologies.
• Knowledge of ITIL, Service Portfolio, and Supplier Management frameworks.

Benefits

Competitive salary, training, and development, 23 days leave plus one volunteer day, private medical insurance via Vitality, group pension with 4% employer and 5% employee contributions, and life insurance at 4x salary.

Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program, online GP access, social events, wellbeing initiatives, recognition awards, and Lunches on All-In Office Days.

Equal Opportunities

OryxAlign values diversity and inclusion, striving to be an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, or marital status. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially women, to promote gender diversity in tech.