Head of Procurement - Technology, SaaS & Services

**Role Overview:** At Tide, we are on a mission to empower small businesses by providing a business management platform that saves time and money. As the Head of Procurement, you will play a crucial role in driving operational efficiency by developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement. You will lead a supplier management function encompassing everything from due diligence to performance monitoring and renegotiations. **Key Responsibilities:** - Building and leading procurement operations: Overseeing the entire supplier lifecycle, from selection to contract management and renegotiation. - Supplier relationship management: Negotiating contracts, fostering 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: Developing a high-performance procurement team. - Tracking performance: Analyzing procurement metrics and providing regular reports on savings and performance. **Qualifications Required:** - Proven success in developing procurement strategies that drive cost savings and value. - Strong negotiation and contract management skills. - Deep knowledge of procurement best practices and methodologies. - Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) are a plus. - 10+ years of relevant procurement experience. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment. - Strong stakeholder management and leadership abilities. **Additional Details:** Tide, headquartered in central London, with offices in Sofia, Hyderabad, Delhi, Berlin, and Belgrade, is a rapidly growing company that is expanding into new products and markets. Join us in our mission to empower small businesses and help them save time and money. **Note:** Employee benefits at Tide include Self & Family Health Insurance, Term & Life Insurance, OPD Benefits, Mental wellbeing through Plumm, Learning & Development Budget, WFH Setup allowance, Privilege leaves, Casual leaves, Sick leaves, Paid days off for volunteering or L&D activities, and Stock Options. Tide supports a flexible workplace model that accommodates both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of different teams.,