Head of Procurement

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Talent Acquisition Partner - hiring Product, Tech & Operations at Wireless Logic Ltd

We are looking for a Group Head of Procurement to join us at Wireless Logic!

Role Overview

We have an opportunity for an experienced Procurement Leader to create a centralized procurement function at a high growth technology IoT connectivity provider. Primarily focused on realising value creation across the Group the role will include:

Engaging and Impactful Projects

This role will need to prioritise areas to review and build a contract management database to identify cost saving opportunities and working with critical suppliers to improve service. Projects ranging between insurance, property, central services, IT service contracts and all Mobile network partners, amongst others with a wide-ranging remit of total overhead spend across the Group.

Working with senior leadership

Centralising spend across multiple countries is a key opportunity for improving contract management and realizing savings. In order to achieve that this role will need to work closely with countries managers across the world as well as the functional executive team who are largely UK based.

Flexibility

The role will work closely with multiple stakeholders and can therefore be flexible with location. It is expected the role will be in the office to interact with the UK based leadership team as required.

What we’re all about:

Any company can tell you about how they are a multi award winning, market leading business and yes, we are both of those things in the world of IoT connectivity! But we’re more than that. Our mission? To make IoT management a breeze for any device, anywhere. With over 10 million IoT subscriptions active in 165 countries and direct partnerships with 50 mobile networks, we connect you to more than 750 networks worldwide, delivering unmatched value across the IoT connectivity chain.

Innovation is in our DNA, and we have an insatiable hunger to ‘wow’! While we may not always get it right, our drive to collaborate, innovate, and achieve top-notch customer satisfaction never wavers. We offer industry expertise, stellar service support, and the most flexible, resilient, and secure connectivity solutions on the market. Our expertise spans across various sectors, including industry, agriculture, healthcare, security, transport, utilities, and smart cities.

IoT… a fancy acronym or a secret code?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is like the magical glue that keeps the world connected! From ordering your favourite takeaway to the ANPR technology that helps you find a parking spot, IoT is everywhere—even if you don’t realize it. At Wireless Logic, we provide cutting-edge connectivity solutions and technologies to ensure a vast array of devices stay seamlessly connected.

• Lead and manage sourcing, procurement control for the business such that it achieves its financial and business objectives
• Create procurement management tools and data analysis as required to complete the role
• Identify new suppliers, negotiate supply agreements and secure improvements in price, discounts, rebates, payment terms and supply service levels.
• Leads and contributes to cross functional process improvement and change projects across Group
• Compile, maintain and control purchase and supplier records as well as all pertaining agreements and contracts in accordance with company and legal requirements
• Foster and maintain close working relationships with internal Group stakeholders and colleagues, suppliers and service providers
• Perform regular supplier visits; both in the UK and abroad as required

The Secret Sauce (Key Experience & Skills):

• An extensive previous experience in a Purchasing/Procurement management role
• Proven track record of improving supplier and service provider performance
• Methodical, data driven, detail-oriented and highly organised
• Commercially aware with strong analytical skills and a problem-solving attitude
• Comfort in making key decisions in a fast paced and fluid business environment
• Able to seamlessly transition from the day to day hands-on and tactical to the strategic

What Will Make You Shine At Wireless Logic (Behaviours & Culture):

• Motivation and passion that lights up the room.
• The ability to stay calm and collected under pressure.
• Develop, inspire and engage others around you, supporting principles of inclusion and equity.
• Actively participate in and promote our social initiatives
• Be a brand ambassador for our business!
• Demonstrate interest in continuous self-development
• A positive, can-do attitude that’s infectious.
• A collaborative or leadership style that gets the best out of others.
• Accountability and professionalism (but don’t worry—we’re not all suits and ties).
• Resilience to roll with the punches and come back swinging.

Why Come Work With Us?

Here’s why we’re confident you’ll love being part of our team:

• The opportunity to work for an entrepreneurial Company
• Full training, ongoing support, and the tools you need to grow and develop in your role
• We are a company with a heart and who genuinely values and respects its employees

For UK: Benefits Of Being Part Of The Team:

• 25 days holiday
• Buy up to 5 days additional holiday
• Birthday Day off
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Group Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance, dental & optical cover
• Discounted Gym membership at over 3000 Gyms
• Company Sick Pay Scheme & Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a variety of online discounts on major retailers
• Employee assistance program

Ok, I'm Interested, What’s Next?

Thank you so much for your interest in Wireless Logic Group, we appreciate the time and emotion that goes into an application.

We will review all applications within five working days and be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion but would love to stay in touch for future opportunities.

Overview of interview process at Wireless Logic:

• Tele Interview – Meet the TA team
• 2nd Stage (Face to Face)- Meet our leadership

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please let us know. We will work together to best meet your needs.

How we work?

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process, but we are currently excited to have our employees experience our office culture as much as possible.

Wireless Logic unites and brings people together. We accomplish this when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture we aim to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.

By applying for this role, you are consenting for us to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data please contact us and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries
• IT System Custom Software Development and IT System Operations and Maintenance

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