Head of Procurement - Solihull, United Kingdom - Convergence Group

Convergence Group

Verified Company

Solihull, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Who are Convergence Group?
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No Corporate Red Tape: We're a privately-owned company, free from the shackles of corporate bureaucracy. We're not controlled by private equity or external bankers, and debt doesn't dictate our destiny. Our culture is ours to shape, and it's a culture of innovation, not conservatism.
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It's Not What We Do, It's How We Do It:We specialize in complex WAN, LAN, WIFI, and Security solutions, but that's not what sets us apart. It's the way we're doing it that's revolutionary. We're changing the game by taking the pain out of infrastructure management, letting our customers focus on what truly matters.
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Growth: Our business is flourishing, and we're poised for substantial growth. We need exceptional people who understand our customers' requirements and expectations.

You'll join our Commercial Team to spearhead vital vendor relationships and manage key suppliers, ensuring top-notch connectivity services for healthcare, public services, and household brands; and manage a team of 5.

Your mission:

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Juggling Relationships: You'll be the conductor of a symphony of communication, ensuring our ties with telecom giants like BT Wholesale, Openreach, and Virgin Media remain harmonious. Open dialogue? Check. Mutually beneficial outcomes? Double check
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Vendor Visions: Cisco, Extreme, Fortinet... sound familiar? You'll be the maestro behind the scenes, orchestrating relationships with our core vendors and distribution partners. It's all about aligning strategies for maximum impact and staying ahead of the curve.
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Value Extraction: From Service Now to Oracle Netsuite, you'll be the guru of extracting the best bang for our buck from our critical systems and infrastructure suppliers. Efficiency? You got it. Performance? You'll hold suppliers to the highest standards.
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Market Maneuvering: Dive deep into customer profiles, buying trends, and market pressures alongside our sales and service teams. Your insights will drive our business targets and keep us ahead of the competition.
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Innovation Incubator: Ever thought of bringing new vendors into the mix? Your strategic eye will spot opportunities, gain buy-in from the top dogs, and seamlessly integrate changes across departments.
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Team Player Extraordinaire: Collaboration is your middle name. You'll work hand in hand with teammates to boost commercial efficiency, drive continual improvement, and optimize procurement channels for maximum impact.

Your KPIs:

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Supplier Superstar: Maintain and improve supplier performance while driving efficiency through financial incentives.
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Cost Cutter Champion: Slash third-party overhead costs like a pro.
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Risk Mitigator: Ensure supplier SLA adherence stays above 95%, stepping in as the ultimate troubleshooter when needed.
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Insight Instigator: Rub elbows with tier one suppliers weekly and serve up monthly commercial insights to the bigwigs.

What you'll bring to the table:

Substantial experience in similar roles within the telecoms/tech sectors.
Thrive in a fastpaced SME environment.
Professional qualifications preferred but not mandatory.
Ideally familiar with Cisco partner programs (or equivalent for Extreme, Fortinet, Forescout) and Ofcom legislation.

What's In It for You:

A competitive salary of £60-80k

33 days holiday increasing with length of service

Work-life balance, with family friendly leave and pay, and flexibility with core hours and hybrid working

Robust benefits, including an enhanced pension, Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection & Life Assurance

Dog-friendly office (yep, you read that right)

The Nitty-Gritty: