Head of Purchasing

The Company is seeking a Head of Purchasing to take on a permanent, full-time role. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for both operational and strategic procurement, including the management and development of the existing procurement team. This role involves overseeing the supplier and service provider portfolio, leading contract and terms negotiations, and ensuring cost-effective, needs-based collaboration with external partners. The Head of Purchasing will also be in charge of fleet management and will be expected to continuously develop and optimize procurement processes. Applicants for the Head of Purchasing position at the company should have extensive experience in strategic and operational procurement, with a preference for those who have worked in an IT, technology, or comparable service industry. A strong background in service procurement, particularly in collaboration with external consultants, freelancers, or other resources, is essential. The role requires a candidate with proven leadership skills, a communicative and team-oriented personality, strong negotiation and assertiveness skills, excellent business acumen, and confident stakeholder management. The ability to lead and develop a team, as well as to manage the procurement function effectively, is key to this position.