Head of Procurement

CDW Corporation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to drive their Purchasing and Procurement functions. This role offers the chance to lead diverse teams, influence organizational strategy, and enhance the customer experience. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your leadership will inspire others and contribute to the company's mission of delivering outstanding IT solutions. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to diversity, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced industry. Join a team that values your insights and encourages innovation.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Competitive Contributory Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Maternity Pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to buy additional holiday

Dental Insurance

Season Ticket Loan + additional perks

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams across geographical locations.
• Previous procurement experience within an IT reseller is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the performance of Purchasing and Procurement functions.
• Provide leadership and develop team plans aligned to organizational priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Commercial Understanding of IT Purchasing

Management

CIPS/Supply Chain Qualification

Education

Business or Leadership Degree

Master's Level Qualification

Job description

Description

Bring your IT career and talents to CDW, where you can have a greater impact, be inspired by our mission and excited about your career and future. A Fortune 200 leader, we’re the driven professionals and technology experts companies turn to most to solve their IT challenges.

About CDW

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers around the globe. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW was founded in 1984 and employs over 15,000 coworkers, with headquarters across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

CDW prides itself on “making amazing happen”. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and are grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accountable for the performance and results of the Purchasing and Procurement functions as well as sharing responsibilities for negotiating and managing CDW suppliers.
2. Provide leadership to managers and coworkers, developing departments and/or team plans and aligning to organizational priorities.
3. Lead through influence, motivate through passion, and work with coworkers, customers, and suppliers at all levels to drive commercial viability.
4. Manage departmental strategy and activity, ensuring optimal team/supplier performance and developing a strategy to operate in line with business objectives.
5. Set priorities and allocate resources to align with CDW objectives and annual plan.
6. Apply knowledge of key business drivers to maximize team and/or area performance.
7. Make decisions guided by departmental function and organizational objectives to create business plans supporting funding of projects, products, services, and/or technologies.
8. Identify and solve non-standard operational and business challenges while leveraging appropriate resources for resolution.
9. Actively seek ways to improve the customer experience across all business units, making recommendations and providing support where possible.
10. Take ownership of issues across any business unit and see through to resolution, escalating when required.
11. Work closely with department leads to ensure harmony between departments and foster a culture of collaboration.
12. Ensure the best interest of the business is at the forefront of decision-making.
13. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
14. Provide expert advice and guidance on legislation and regulations relevant to the department.
15. Share responsibility for maintaining our EDI procurement and inventory ordering/management platforms.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

1. Experience leading multiple teams across geographical locations.
2. Experience leading large teams in diverse roles.
3. Previous procurement experience within an IT reseller is an advantage.
4. Business or Leadership qualifications at degree or master's level are an advantage.
5. Commercial understanding of IT purchasing.
6. CIPS/Supply Chain qualification is an advantage.
7. A track record in management in a fast-moving environment.

Essential Attributes

1. Self-motivated.
2. Professional.
3. Confident.
4. Passionate.
5. Discreet, able to handle confidential information appropriately.
6. Keen eye for detail.
7. A natural people person with the ability to inspire.
8. Focused on people and process.
9. Committed to providing an unrivalled customer experience.
10. Honest and hardworking.
11. Open to understanding and working by the CDW way code of conduct.
12. Flexible, able to respond to emergency situations outside of office hours.
13. Able to work with stakeholders at all levels.
14. Able to view a business holistically.

More About CDW and Your Career with Us:

At CDW, you’ll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes with whom you will learn and forge strong relationships. Bring your best true self — and your best ideas — to CDW. Diverse perspectives bring forth better problem-solving and better solutions for our customers in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a policy of non-discrimination towards all coworkers and applicants for employment in all aspects of employment.

We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join us in our mission of cultivating a culture of belonging, diversity, and inclusion for better collaboration, innovation, and business results.

Together, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong and is empowered to bring their full energy, capabilities, and authenticity for coworker and business benefits. Will you be a part of it?

What We Offer:

1. Life Assurance
2. Competitive Contributory Pension
3. Private Medical Insurance
4. Enhanced Maternity Pay
5. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
6. Option to buy additional holiday
7. Dental Insurance
8. Season Ticket Loan + additional perks

Who We Are:
CDW is a leading technology solutions provider to business, government, education, and healthcare organizations across the globe. Our fingerprints can be found on technology in workplaces of more than 250,000 companies; from fresh-faced start-ups to international conglomerates.

What You Can Expect From Us: Culture, coworkers, careers. CDW is not only the People Who Get IT but the People who get People. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and grounded in the CDW Way.