Procurement Executive

Title: Procurement Executive

Location: Newport

Reporting to: Procurement Team Lead

Hours: 37.5 hours/ week

Position Description:

SysGroup is an award-winning Managed IT Services, Cloud Hosting, and expert IT Consultancy provider. The Group's head office is in Liverpool, with offices in London, Telford, Newport and Manchester.

SysGroup's strategy is to expand its position as a trusted provider of Managed IT services to clients in the UK and the Group makes carefully targeted acquisitions to supplement organic growth. The sales approach is consultative to guide customers through the complexities and developments in the market, and we aim to develop strong client relationships to become an extension of their existing IT department.

At SysGroup, our people are passionate about what they do, committed to their team, their colleagues and the success of our business. As a business, we pride ourselves on our friendly and colllaborative teams.

Position Description:

The Procurement Executive will be based in the Newport office and will be responsible for the daily ordering of goods and services, as well as expediting orders to main the required delivery dates. The Procurement Executive will work closely with all departments across the company, ensuring a smooth purchasing process. The successful candidate will al be charged with conducting regular price comparisons to ensure that the company is always getting the best price for each product that is purchased.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report to the Procurement Team Lead and assist with tasks when necessary
• Manage the creation of purchase orders, ensuring supplier quotes are correct and valid at point of purchase and are in line with SysGroup's policies and procedures
• Liaise with suppliers regarding the delivery of purchase orders and expediting it where necessary
• Assist the Sales Team with obtaining supplier quotes for active opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers and vendors
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure the best ongoing pricing and commercial terms
• Undertake data analysis to support the Procurement Team Lead in making strategic decisions
• Support the Accounts Team with supplier invoicing queries
• Ensure CRM systems and records are accurate and up-to-date
• General Administration Duties as and when required

Essential Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a purchasing role
• Experience with Sage 200 and a CRM system (non-essential)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Proven history of effective supply management
• Creative mind and a passion for product development
• Able to work alone and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Comfortable with a growing company and a fast-paced environment
• Adopt SysGroup's core values; Be Bold and Deliver, Delight Your Customer, Own It, Love What You Do, and Work Smart

Personal Attributes

• Self-confident and motivated
• Reliable, enthusiastic and polite
• Willing to learn and participate in training
• Open and honest in communication
• Passionate about their role
• Hardworking and flexible