IT Lead Buyer

IT Lead Buyer

The Role

As a vital member of our growing procurement team, you will be responsible for purchasing the equipment and licences for our world class IT solutions, enabling our Vision, to change the relationship organisations have with technology. Be part of our innovative approach to enhancing our clients' IT environments.

This is a full time role based at our Scunthorpe office.

Responsibilities

As the IT Lead Buyer, your responsibilities will include:

1. Working closely with internal teams, including sales, projects, and engineering, to ensure that our customers receive top quality equipment while securing the best value for our business investments.
2. Refining our tender processes and procurement standards, conducting regular tender exercises and evaluating suppliers.
3. Collaborating with senior team members on strategic projects and refining our procurement approach to align with business goals.
4. Overseeing the delivery of equipment and licenses across IT infrastructure projects, ensuring smooth and timely delivery.
5. Partnering with project managers to ensure that our internal teams have the necessary equipment and resources available when needed.

Minimum Requirements

The ideal candidate would possess the following key skill sets:

1. Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar role.
2. Procurement and Supply Chain Management

• Ability to manage the entire procurement lifecycle, from order initiation to delivery.
• Skills in liaising and negotiating with suppliers to obtain the best pricing and equipment information.
• Monitoring and organising inventory levels and maintaining a well-organised storeroom.
• Experience in organising and coordinating deliveries, returns, and couriers.

• Creating and issuing purchase orders and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Working closely with Project Managers to ensure smooth delivery of equipment to sites.
• Ability to complete procurement and tender exercises in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinating the movement of deliveries into and out of the office or storage.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Friendly, approachable demeanour with a can-do attitude.

• Strong attention to detail in managing procurement processes, stock levels, and paperwork.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Familiarity with procurement software, inventory management systems, and general office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office and Exchequer).
• Accurate data entry skills and the ability to analyse procurement related data.

• Ability to resolve issues related to procurement, deliveries, and stock management effectively.
• Continuously seeking opportunities to improve procurement and inventory processes.

Additional Desirable Criteria:

• Procurement related certifications or industry experience.
• Knowledge/ experience in tender/ procurement frameworks.
• Knowledge/ experience in purchasing IT infrastructure equipment.

Why work for us?

Here at the HBP Group we are passionate about our business and our customers, and believe our people are our most valuable asset. Driven by our commitment to creating a great place to work for all our staff, we are always looking for ways to improve our employee experience.

Accredited to The Living Wage Foundation, we are a Real Living Wage Employer and this year we were awarded Best Companies "One To Watch" accreditation.

If you think you fit the description above and you like the sound of what we have to offer…then this could be a great opportunity for you to join a growing, well-established business and progress your career.

Closing Date: 30/10/24

Job Type: Full-time

Salary range: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year (depending on experience).