Procurement Administrator
hace 14 días
Bedford
• Quoting & Solution Sourcing: Prepare accurate, competitive quotes for schools and nurseries covering hardware (laptops, servers, interactive displays), software licensing, and specialised IT services., • Supplier & Vendor Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with IT distributors and manufacturers to secure educational discounts, deal registrations, and optimal pricing., • Order Processing & Tracking: Process client purchase orders, issue vendor orders, track deliveries, and manage stock allocations to ensure timely arrival at school sites., • Client Communications: Keeping schools and key personnel informed of orders, delivers and setting expectations, • Licensing & Renewals:Track and manage software subscription renewals (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, cybersecurity tools) to ensure uninterrupted service for clients., • Cross-Department Collaboration:Work closely with account managers, technical helpdesk staff, and field engineers to verify technical specifications prior to quote delivery., • Query Resolution:Act as the main point of contact for school business managers regarding procurement queries, lead times, and invoice reconciliations., • Experience: 1-3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or commercial administrative support (IT & education sector experience preferred)., • Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with IT hardware, software licensing models and general technology terminology., • Commercial Experience- Understanding of competitive environments, quoting process, deciding margins and commercial attitude, • Detail-Oriented: Exceptional organisational skills with precise attention to numerical accuracy and quote formatting., • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for client-facing and supplier interactions., • Software Proficiency: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Finance packages (SAGE, Xero), PSA Systems (Autotask, Halo) and standard procurement software., • SLA Compliance - Quote turnarounds of 3 working days - 95%, • Customer Feedback - 4/5 reviews on sales tickets - 95%, • 360 Peer Review - Positive reviews from colleagues and peers across the business, • Margin / Gross Profit - Maintain margins on procurement activities, • Ability to deal with multiple work streams and demands, • Integrity, • 24 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays, birthday leave and service milestone leave., • Option to buy up to 5 extra days’ holiday each year., • Enhanced family leave and sabbatical options., • Vitality private healthcare and eye care support., • Aviva pension scheme via salary sacrifice., • Monthly study day for structured development., • Perks at Work, Cycle to Work and Tech Purchase schemes. #J-18808-Ljbffr