Head of Procurement

Tide; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tide is seeking a Head of Procurement to enhance operational efficiency through strategic supplier management and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in negotiation and contract management, with a focus on delivering measurable cost savings. This leadership role will involve overseeing supplier lifecycle management and optimizing procurement systems to support Tide's rapid growth.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Share options

Group Life Insurance

Vitality Health Insurance

25 days holiday

Learning and Development budget

Access to salary sacrifice benefits

All-day snacks bar in the office

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Sabbatical leave

Qualifications

• Strong track record in procurement strategies with measurable savings.
• Deep understanding of procurement best practices and tools.
• Extensive experience in procurement across categories.

Responsibilities

• Leading procurement operations from supplier selection to contract management.
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies for efficiency.
• Analyzing procurement metrics to track savings and performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPS Certification

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CPSM)

Job description

At Tide, we are building a business management platform designed to save small businesses time and money. We provide our members with business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Launched in 2017, Tide is now used by over 1 million small businesses across the world and is available to UK, Indian and German SMEs. Headquartered in central London, with offices in Sofia, Hyderabad, Delhi, Berlin and Belgrade, Tide employs over 2,000 employees.

Tide is rapidly growing, expanding into new products and markets and always looking for passionate and driven people. Join us in our mission to empower small businesses and help them save time and money.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Tide is growing rapidly, and the finance team is expanding to support the business's financial performance. The Head of Procurement will play a key role in driving operational efficiency by developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement.

As the Head of Procurement, you will build and lead a supplier management function that spans the entire lifecycle— from due diligence and supplier selection to price negotiation, contract management, performance monitoring, and renegotiations. You'll also be responsible for selecting and implementing procurement software, optimising systems, and tracking supplier performance.

As the Head of Procurement you’ll be:

• Building and leading procurement operations: Overseeing supplier lifecycle management, from selection to ongoing contract management and renegotiation.
• Supplier relationship management: Negotiating contracts, building strong partnerships, and ensuring continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Process improvement: Implementing robust systems and policies, including purchase order systems and supplier relationship software.
• Collaboration: Working closely with internal teams to ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
• Team leadership: Leading and developing a high-performance procurement team.
• Tracking performance: Analysing procurement metrics and providing regular reports on savings and performance.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A strong track record of developing and executing procurement strategies that deliver measurable cost savings and long-term value.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiation and contract management, with a focus on risk mitigation and commercial value.
• Deep understanding of procurement best practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are highly desirable.
• Extensive hands-on experience in procurement across categories and/or geographies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with sound decision-making judgment.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN

Our location-specific employee benefits are designed to cater to the unique needs of Tideans:

• Flexible working options
• Share options
• Group Life Insurance
• Vitality Health Insurance, with a proactive focus on mental and physical wellbeing
• 25 days holiday with the ability to buy extra days
• 3 days for L&D or volunteering time off per year
• We invest in your development with a £1,000 professional L&D budget per year
• Access to ‘salary sacrifice’ benefits such as Cycle to Work scheme and pension contribution
• Spacious brand-new office near Old Street with an all-day snacks bar
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• Sabbatical leave

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model thatsupports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams.

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.
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TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives.

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.

At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.

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