Head Of Procurement

ABOUT TIDEAt Tide we are building a finance 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 2000 employees Tide is rapidly growing expanding into new 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 ROLETide 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 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 WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURNOur location-specific employee benefits are designed to cater to the unique needs of Tideans Self Family Health Insurance Term Life Insurance OPD Benefits Mental wellbeing through Plumm Learning Development Budget WFH Setup allowance 15 days of Privilege leaves 12 days of Casual leaves 12 days of Sick leaves 3 paid days off for volunteering or L D activities Stock Options TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKINGAt Tide we champion a flexible workplace model that supports 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 LI-AC1 LI-HybridTIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONEAt 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 You personal data will be processed by Tide for recruitment purposes and in accordance with