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Your new role

This varied role will involve buying goods and services for day-to-day operations. It will include negotiating prices, placing orders, expediting deliveries, validating invoices and supplier reporting and spend analysis. You will be supported and coached throughout the role as you learn the products, processes and develop your skills in procurement and supply chain management. You will be speaking to a large range of both internal colleagues and our suppliers to ensure we are providing a great service to our customers and getting the job done.

This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday from 9.00am – 5.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong IT literacy, particularly adept in the use of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Outlook and Word

• Confident communicator, ability to negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers, strong numerically

• Ability to deal with conflict and manage various internal and external stakeholders across the business

• Proficient in the use of accountancy and stock systems such as Quick Books or ERP systems such as SAP, Sage or Oracle

• Structured methodical approach with the ability to manage multiple projects and timescales simultaneously

• Trustworthy self-starter with an ability to work without close supervision

• Good attention to detail for both specification and financial accuracy.

What you'll get in return

• £28,000 per annum

• 25 days annual leave, plus paid bank holidays

• Up to 7% pension contribution

• 4 times salary life insurance cover

• Employee Incentive Scheme

• Employee Referral Scheme

• Perks at Work Scheme

• Up to 2% bonus annually

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.