Senior IT Buyer

7 months ago

York, United Kingdom boxxe Full time

For us, tech has never been about just hardware or software. It’s about people. It’s our meaningful relationships, deep expertise and practical know-how in technology that drive what we do. We put our customers, our partners and the environment at the heart of everything we do and our people are the difference that make the difference.

At boxxe, we understand, we collaborate, we simplify, we care and we deliver; together we are making tech human.

**Your Mission**:
Join our dynamic team at boxxe as a Buyer and play a crucial role in our central Procurement function. Your primary responsibility will be to source products and services, ensuring the best possible prices without compromising on quality or service. In this integral role, you will collaborate closely with various departments such as Sales, Finance, Logistics, and Customer Service, ensuring seamless communication and adherence to internal controls. As a vital member of the Procurement team, you will contribute to the overall success of boxxe by delivering exceptional value and playing a key role in our organizational efficiency.

**How you’ll fit in to the big picture**:
**What you’ll be doing**:

- Source goods/services, meeting operational needs, considering risks, prices, quality, and delivery targets.
- Negotiate for maximum margins, securing optimal pricing agreements.
- Cultivate and maintain supplier relationships for excellent customer service.
- Validate quotes/bids, identify cost savings, prioritize purchases from preferred suppliers.
- Support Sales and Customers in deals, enhancing customer experience and demonstrating value.
- Identify and address process problems, recommend innovative solutions.
- Collaborate with Senior Buyer for new sourcing strategies.
- Ensure accurate updates of purchase order information in systems.
- Provide support and mentorship to team members.
- Ensure compliance with boxxe guidelines, purchasing policies, and Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Stay informed about changes affecting products and services.
- Develop expertise in a specialized product set area.

**What experience we think you’ll need**:

- Experience in a procurement role within the Technology industry.
- Strong time management, attention to detail, and a numerical aptitude.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Comfortable with deadlines and thriving in a busy department.
- Team player with a passion for personal and team success.
- At boxxe we believe that business should be about more than just profits. Sustainability is a core value. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, encouraging inclusive working environments, and trading ethically. Everyone at boxxe is responsible for considering the impact of their actions on the environment and for reducing our carbon footprint through embracing Work from Anywhere (in the UK) principles, minimising travel by using virtual technology and adopting sustainable practices._

boxxe embraces diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. boxxe does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All our employment is based on qualification, excellence, and business need.

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