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Join us in a pivotal role as the IT Purchasing/Procurement Manager, where you'll be at the forefront of driving the acquisition of cutting-edge IT equipment and solutions, directly shaping our operational efficiency. Your leadership will guide our purchasing team, prioritize urgent requests, and ensure seamless procurement processes.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the Way: Spearhead the IT procurement process, aligning it with our organisational needs while keeping a sharp eye on cost-effectiveness.
- Forge Partnerships: Cultivate and leverage relationships with IT vendors, negotiating optimal terms to meet our requirements.
- Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with IT asset managers to anticipate and fulfil technology needs ahead of time.
- Prioritize with Precision: Ensure swift fulfilment of new service requests, especially critical ones, to uphold operational excellence.
- Empower Your Team: Mentor and develop our purchasing team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous growth.
- Drive Quality and Efficiency: Scrutinise supplier proposals to ensure value, quality, and timely delivery, while refining purchasing policies for enhanced productivity.
- Stay on Top: Maintain comprehensive IT purchasing records for inventory and budget management, analysing procurement metrics to drive improvements and savings.
- Ensure Compliance: Manage procurement compliance with licensing, budget, and company policies, ensuring judicious allocation of resources.
What We Offer:
- Personalised Growth: Tailored progression plans with clear career pathways.
- Invest in Yourself: Individual training budgets for personal development.
- Join the Fun: Regular social events to connect with colleagues.
- Perks Galore: Staff discounts, free eye tests, refer-a-friend scheme, quarterly bonuses, and more.
- Stay Healthy: Free access to our onsite gym and subsidised meals in our fantastic restaurants.
- Convenience: Free onsite parking for hassle-free commuting.
About You
What You'll Bring To The Role:
- Proven Experience: Solid background in IT procurement with leadership responsibilities.
- Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and foster individual and group competencies.
- Master Prioritizer: Skilful at managing urgent procurement requests without compromising service levels or project deadlines.
- Negotiation Guru: Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
- Industry Savvy: Up-to-date with IT trends and a robust network within the IT supply market.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficient with procurement and supply chain management software.
- Organisational Pro: Excellent organisational skills, able to oversee multiple projects and deadlines.
- Communicator Extraordinaire: Effective communication skills, adept at nurturing relationships with stakeholders.
- Certifications: Relevant professional certifications from CIPS or equivalent are advantageous.
Ready to shape the future of IT procurement? Join us and make your mark!
About The Company
Wren Kitchens are not only passionate about kitchens, we are passionate about our people! We have achieved incredible milestones over the years; opening over 100 showrooms, launching in the USA, and winning multiple awards including the UK’s Number 1 place to work!This is thanks to our team, the Wren family, who have inspired us to push limits and make a difference. With our exponential growth, we are looking for incredible individuals to join us and continue our success story!
