Buyer - Hybrid

Company Description
**Who are we?**

We are Daisy Corporate Services, one of the largest providers of Communications and IT solutions across the UK Founded in 2001, we have gone from strength to strength as we continue to grow and deliver high quality end-to-end IT solutions and services to more than 2,000 UK businesses, across all sectors. Our portfolio spans Modern Workplace, Connectivity, Unified Communications, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security, Operational Resilience and more.

**Why work for us?**

We prioritise our colleagues and strive to create an environment where they can flourish and be their best selves. Our recent Colleague Engagement survey revealed that an astounding **90%** of our colleagues feel that their managers genuinely care about them as individuals, fostering an honest and open approach to communication.

We believe in empowering our workforce with flexibility, enabling a healthy work-life balance. Whether it's through flexible working arrangements, hybrid or home-based options (where applicable), we understand the importance of tailoring work to suit your needs. Additionally, we offer enticing benefits, such as holiday purchase schemes, health and wellbeing programs, and a special free day of annual leave for birthdays and weddings, ensuring you feel appreciated and supported.

At Daisy Corporate Services, we cherish diversity, inclusivity, and continuous growth. Our dynamic workplace culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and personal development, making every day at work fulfilling and exciting.

**Job Description**:
**What’s on Offer?**
- ** Title**:Buyer
- ** Location**: Birstall, Batley (WF17)
- ** Salary**: Up to £21,233 per annum
- ** Contract Type**: Permanent, Full Time
- ** Hours**: 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri)
- ** Working Style**: Hybrid (Home working with some travel to office)

Are you a skilled procurement professional with a passion for sustainable sourcing? Are you eager to make an impact through market research, data analysis, and fostering strong supplier relationships? If so, we invite you to embark on an exciting career journey with us

We're searching for a **Buyer** to bolster our dynamic Procurement Team. As a Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our business thrives through responsible sourcing and procurement practices. In this role, you'll take the lead in securing contracts that not only provide exceptional value but also promote sustainability.

**Some of the key responsibilities will include**:

- Strategically sourcing goods and services from preferred suppliers.
- Offering procurement support for multiple projects while adhering to agreed-upon timelines, meeting customer requirements.
- Engaging with suppliers to verify stock availability, negotiate pricing, and establish lead times.
- Efficiently utilising our company systems to initiate purchase orders.
- Meticulously processing and expediting orders, ensuring all internal documents are up to date.
- Generating essential financial reports as needed.
- Maintaining precise procurement documentation.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders and departments to facilitate requests.
- Recording essential data for contract and sales order management.
- Remaining vigilant for potentially fraudulent activity, promptly reporting any security incidents.
- Periodically reviewing company policies to ensure full compliance with current legal, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Staying compliant with our health and safety policies and relevant legislation.
- Identifying and upholding quality standards to guarantee that all products meet these criteria.

**Qualifications**:
**Preferred Skills & Experience**:
While previous experience as a Buyer or in Procurement is preferred, it's not a strict requirement. However, you should possess:

- Strong financial acumen.
- A solid understanding of risk management.
- A commitment to sustainability.
- Proficiency in supply chain management.
- Solid IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office programs.

**Key Competencies**:
As a successful Buyer, you will exhibit the following key competencies:

- Ability to remain self-motivated and manage workload.
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional relationship-building and networking abilities.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Adaptability to change.
- Effective collaboration skills.
- The capability to analyse key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Analytical thinking.
- Strategic mindset.
- Organisational prowess.
- Goal-oriented mindset.
- Practical and logical problem-solving.

Additional Information
- ** Generous holiday allowance** starting at 25 days (increasing to up to 30 days with tenure), complemented by a holiday purchase scheme.
- ** A free day of annual leave** for birthdays and weddings.
- ** Opportunities for personal development** through Daisy University and Apprenticeships.
- ** Hybrid** working style with options for both home and office-based work.
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