Key Responsibilities


To ensure the service level to our customers is maximized through a combination of efficient purchasing, at the best possible price
Develop supplier relationships for a given product set: ensure suppliers always provide information related to deals and promotions and use this information to negotiate better deals. This relationship can be supported by regular meetings where necessary
To negotiate at any opportunity, to maximise margins, ensuring best price
Liaise with sales teams to communicate any issues arising with their orders
Clear and concise interaction with all company departments; notably the sales department
Ensure purchase orders are loaded correctly to enable quick payment of invoices
Ensure all changes to purchase orders are recorded on the system
Liaise with warehouse to ensure any issues can be resolved in a timely fashion
Provide cover for other members of the department as necessary and perform other tasks if requested from time to time by the Category Manager
Support less experienced members of the team in the education of best practice


Knowledge and experience


Experience of working in a procurement role, ideally within IT (Understanding of core CDW vendors, beneficial)
Experienced in dealing with suppliers and contractors, and negotiations to ensure best cost and quality
Excellent numeracy skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
Highly motivated with ability to work under own initiative, making decisions to benefit the business
Demonstrated attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
Microsoft Office skills, preferably including: Excel and Word but not essential