Contracts and procurement specialist

7 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom AO Full time

At AO, we’re all about making things better — for our customers, our teams, and our business, and behind every great deal, seamless contract, and trusted supplier relationship, there’s a Procurement Specialist making it all happen. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on detail, enjoys building strong partnerships, and isn’t afraid to ask, "Why?" You’ll be the go-to expert for managing contracts, negotiating with suppliers, and helping AO make smart, cost-effective decisions — all while keeping risks low and standards sky-high. We want your ideas to flow, and what better way to make that happen than being based onsite, 5 days a week, where our culture fuels creativity, collaboration and growth. If a £1 bet in the pub between two friends can become the UKs most trusted electrical retailer, imagine what else can be achieved when we we’re together Working closely with our Legal team and business stakeholders to get contracts just right Reviewing T&Cs to spot risks before they become problems Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams Keeping everyone informed of contract changes and updates Completing due diligence checks (Tax, Ethics, Info-sec, GDPR, etc.) Experience in procurement or supplier management environment Experience in indirect categories (Tech, Logistics, Estates, Finance) Strong understanding of supplier lifecycle and contract terms Comfortable navigating tricky conversations, experience in building great relationship with Internal and external stakeholders When it comes to appliances and electricals, we’ve got the lot. Washing machines? Yep. TVs? Check. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, we’ve got those too). We’re known for helping our customers brilliantly - and it’s no different for AOers. Holidays; 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us) Pension; discounted gym membership, an onsite spa and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP’s, Mental Health support and much more. Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range. Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave. start your day with free on site parking, grabbing a complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised Starbucks



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