Head of Procurement - Technology, SaaS & Services

1 Day ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Head of Procurement will play a key role in driving operational efficiency by developing and implementing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships. This role involves building and leading a supplier management function, from due diligence and supplier selection to price negotiation, contract management, and performance monitoring. Responsibilities include selecting and implementing procurement software, optimizing systems, and tracking supplier performance. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and leading a high-performance procurement team, analyzing metrics, and generating reports.
Must have:
  • Develop procurement strategies for cost savings.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Deep knowledge of procurement best practices.
Good to have:
  • Professional certifications like CIPS, CPSM.
Perks:
  • 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

Job Details

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide, we are building a business management  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 2,000 employees.


Tide is rapidly growing, expanding into new products and 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 ROLE

Tide 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 RETURN

Our 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 WORKING

At 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-Hybrid

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At 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.

 

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About The Company

Tide is the leading provider of UK small business (SMEs) accounts and one of the fastest-growing fintechs in the UK. Tide is live in the UK and India with over 650,000 members in the UK and more than 350,000 in India.


Tide is transforming the small business banking market. Our platform not only offers business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly connected admin tools for businesses, such as full integration with accounting systems (live for our UK members, many are live in India, and coming soon to Germany). Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind.


With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data-driven decisions to help SMEs save both time and money.

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