Job Title: Interim Senior Buyer
Location: Birmingham - Hybrid (3 days on-site initially)
Working Hours: 37.5 per week
Umbrella Day Rate: £220
Duration: 3 months
Are you an experienced Purchasing and Procurement professional? Are you immediately available? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen commercial mindset? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the Role:
In this role, you will play a key role in supporting the Purchasing Manager with all aspects of the Purchasing and Sales Support function. You will liaise with suppliers and internal teams, manage multi-vendor IT requirements, and maintain accurate order status information. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth procurement operations and delivering exceptional support to the technical and sales teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Process 3rd party and managed service purchase requirements.
Maintain and deliver accurate order status information to sales teams and end users.
Invoice orders and reconcile pricing, ensuring accurate documentation for audits.
Handle supplier, customer, and internal team queries efficiently.
Use online supplier portals to offer discounted pricing and financing options.
Manage internal hardware and software contracts, including renewals.
Work closely with internal teams to maintain contract renewal and asset databases.
Consolidate contracts and vendor renewals for cost efficiency and ease of administration.Skills and Experience:
Essential:
Accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Articulate with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Commercial mindset with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
Self-starter with high drive and commitment.
Flexible and able to prioritise tasks efficiently.Desirable:
Knowledge of sales procedures and multi-vendor contract management.
Experience in an MSP/IT environment