Job Description

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.


This role leads the Purchasing team, overseeing daily operations, supplier engagement, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Logistics. You'll be accountable for team performance, supplier negotiation, and ensuring procurement aligns with business priorities.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead, support, and develop a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers across multiple locations. Allocate work, set clear priorities, and ensure delivery against departmental targets and SLAs. Act as a subject matter expert in procurement, offering functional guidance and supporting strategic purchasing decisions. Manage supplier relationships to improve pricing, availability, and responsiveness to sales needs. Negotiate effectively with suppliers to optimise margin and contract terms. Monitor and analyse purchasing data to identify margin opportunities and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to ensure procurement strategies support wider business goals. Oversee adherence to procurement policies, ensuring compliance and operational transparency. Resolve supply chain issues in partnership with Logistics, ensuring continuity of service. Step in to manage key purchasing activity where needed. Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous process improvement as directed by the Head of Purchasing.
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Experience & Skills

Proven experience in procurement, ideally within the IT or tech sector. Strong team leadership experience, including performance management and task delegation. Experienced in supplier management and commercial negotiation. Familiarity with financial principles related to procurement (e.g., revenue recognition, gross vs net margin). Skilled in using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel). Confident decision-maker, comfortable working at pace and under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build trust and collaboration across teams.
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Desirable

Experience working with international suppliers. Knowledge of core CDW vendors is a plus. Understanding of Quality, Risk, and Compliance in procurement. Additional language skills would be advantageous.

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.


CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.