Join our Procurement Team
The Procurement department is responsible for processing all customer orders whilst achieving high standards of order accuracy. We are a highly motivated group of individuals who collectively work together to ensure that our reputation as a first-class Procurement team is upheld.
Be part of a Team that enables Business Growth
You will be a category buyer within the procurement team with specific responsibility for the processing of vendor-specific orders and understanding all aspects of the programmes. You will work with internal sales teams, specialists, and external suppliers to advise on deals. You will support the category manager to ensure orders are processed accurately and on time to successfully meet target deadlines and guarantee fees are paid.
As a Category Buyer, you'll be responsible for:
* Processing high value, high impact orders using comprehensive knowledge of designated vendors with a thorough understanding of complex order processes
* Working directly with vendors and fostering collaborative relationships to ensure on-time targets are met and fees are paid
* Supporting category manager with product/price change
* Identifying opportunities for cost savings through currency variations and vendor programme rules with reference to levels and product selection
* Supporting the Category manager with onboarding new processes, vendors, products
We'd love you to have:
* Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
* Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority
* A self-starter attitude to pro-actively problem solve and advise
* Ability to adapt quickly and retain large quantities of information
* Experience in a procurement role and in-depth knowledge of specific categories
Work in a way that works for you
We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
* Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
* Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
* Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs
To become part of the success story, please apply now.
If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.
You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/
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