Our client is seeking a Purchasing Assistant who will be responsible for assisting the Purchasing Manager in carrying out all duties associated with the Purchasing and Sales Support Function.

This is a full-time, hybrid role and the successful candidate will need to be local to Birmingham for travel to the office 1 day per week.

Company Benefits:

25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days total

Birthday off

Maternity leave package

Recruitment referral scheme

Eye care

Private medical insurance

Smart pension scheme

Perks & discounts

Key Responsibilities:

Liaising with suppliers and the sales team to assist with proposals and procurement of multi-vendor IT requirements

Maintaining and delivering accurate order status information to the sales team and end users until fulfilment

Invoicing orders and pricing reconciliation, also ensuring accurate documentation and records are kept for audit purposes

Handling any supplier, customer or Internal team queries

Filing and archiving procurement documentation

Using various online supplier portals and tools to offer discounted pricing and financing options to end users including preparing finance lease quotations

Establishing and maintaining Internal hardware and software contracts and subsequent renewals

Working closely with Internal teams to maintain the contract renewal and asset database

Liaising with suppliers and Internal teams to assist with contract renewal pricing

Maintaining and delivering accurate information to Internal teams

Monitor and complete contract close, extension or renewal as appropriate

Consolidation of contracts and vendor renewals to achieve economies of scale and ease of administration

Experience and Skills Requirements:

Knowledge of sales procedures

Knowledge of multi-vendor contract management

Knowledge or experience in an MSP/IT environment

Able to work accurately in a fast-paced environment

Articulate

Commercial mindset

Interested in developing a career in Purchasing and Procurement

Flexible and able to prioritise.

Self-starter

High degree of drive and commitment

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Professional appearance, well-mannered and a constructive attitude in all work-related matters

Willingness to research and self-study to keep skills relevant

Self-motivated, flexible in approach, enthusiastic team player

Strong rapport and relationship building skills with internal/external customers

Strong sense of responsibility and accountability, results driven

Methodical in approach with sound analytical and problem-solving skills, and keen attention to detail

Enjoys a challenge

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise work to maintain required productivity levels

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted