Do you want to be buying some of the coolest products and software in the  IT Industry that make a real difference to enterprise businesses? Our client provides the world’s biggest brands with technologies that deliver a competitive edge and real value.

The company is looking for a buying assistant, who will be responsible for managing relationships with suppliers across the UK.  Relationship building and attention to detail are essential skills.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Collaboratively work with Sales to identify best sourcing routes
• Utilise the current supply base to source Goods/Services in the first instance
• Go out to market to source Goods/Services where the requirements cannot be met within the current supply base (Request for Quotes etc.)
• Qualify any new Suppliers as appropriate
• Provide quotations to the Sales team to a high standard of accuracy and competency
• Place Supplier purchase orders in a timely and efficient manner
• Update NAV with the initial promised delivery date from the Supplier
• Identify projects, savings and efficiencies within the allocated commodity
• Focus on achieving KPIs set by the business and those agreed with your manager
• Report, present and communicate data to colleagues as and when required
• Identify projects, savings and efficiencies within the allocated commodity
• Ensure that day to day processes of the business are followed and remain compliant
• To undertake additional duties as may be assigned from time to time

The salary will be based on an individual’s experience.

Personal qualities

• Knowledge of IT industry preferably having worked in the IT Channel previously
• Knowledge of professional services and software licensing is preferable
• Great team player
• Good eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with people at all levels

What you can expect from us:

• A fast-paced and fun working environment
• A place where you can learn and your opinion is valued
• Workplace pension after 3 months service
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off
• Free on-site parking at Cheshire office
• Training and development