Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience within an IT reseller is essential., Strong written and verbal communication skills are required., Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is necessary., Attention to detail and the ability to analyze data effectively are important..

Key responsabilities:

Manage relationships with assigned suppliers and monitor their performance.

Negotiate commercial agreements and maintain accurate purchase records.

Onboard new suppliers and ensure compliance with policies.

Support internal procurement needs and assist with sourcing and ordering.

Job description

Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

Join Trustmarque as a Procurement Support Specialist and become a key player in managing our vital supplier relationships. You will act as a strategic partner, working collaboratively with our supply base to deliver optimal value to our customers. As the primary point of contact for your assigned suppliers, you will take ownership of commercial agreements, resolve disputes effectively, and champion their product offerings within the business. Additionally, you will support internal procurement needs, sourcing products, selecting and onboarding suppliers, and managing purchase orders.

What you’ll be doing:

Creating and maintaining relationships with your assigned suppliers
Ongoing monitoring of supplier performance and compliance
Negotiating commercial agreements and supply contracts
Maintaining accurate purchase records
Onboarding new suppliers, ensuring compliance to our policies and procedures
Providing support to our Bids function in responding to tender submissions
Assisting the wider business with sourcing, supplier selection and ordering for internal purchases
Maintaining data accuracy and providing reporting on key supplier metrics

Here's what we're looking for:

Experience within an IT reseller
An understanding of the basic order process covering Purchase Orders, Invoices and Credit notes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Attention to detail with proven ability to analyse data and act based on the output
Maintain high activity levels with a high degree of accuracy
Good understanding of Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills

Bonus points:

Experience using CRM and ERP systems.
A strong desire to question existing process and seek continual improvements

You will live and breathe our values - commitment, collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and inspiration.

Join us and make Trustmarque the place where everyone feels like they belong and thrive.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after 5 years of employment), 2 volunteering days, 1 personal day, plus bank holidays. We also provide a substantial benefits package which includes a company-matched pension, life assurance, enhanced parental leave policies, the option to buy extra leave, a cycle2work scheme and more.

About Trustmarque

Delivering the value of technology…

Technology changes everything. That’s why for over three decades, Trustmarque has been a trusted partner to customers and technology vendors. Our trusted advice and technical know-how, helps our customers to acquire and adopt innovative technology to deliver real-life impact. We are part of the Trustmarque Group, including Livingstone Technologies.

To learn more about the business, our services and what it is like to work with us please look at https://www.trustmarque.com/about-us/

Trustmarque is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the customers and end-users we serve, creating a culture of belonging and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, expecting or parents-to-be, consistent with legal requirements or any other basis protected by law.

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