Procurement Administrator

We have a great opportunity **for a dynamic individual** to join our team in **Head office** as an **IT Procurement Administrator **Working 5 days a week on a 12 months fixed term contract as part of the IT Supply Management Team providing support to the whole business.

It’s an exciting time to join, too. Having recently been acquired by Marks & Spencer, Gist is set to benefit from improvements to its supply chain efficiency, with network investment and a new journey to success taking shape.

**Whats the opportunity?**

**Salary**: Up to £27,000 p/a dependent on experience (pro rata)

**Hours**: 5 days per week

**Contract**: 12 month fixed term contract

**Location**: Gist Chineham, Basingstoke RG24 8UB GB

**What you’ll be doing**
- Receiving requests from Gist Users for the supply of approved IT Products and Services.
- Obtaining quotations from approved suppliers for IT Products and Services and provide to users.
- Assisting users with following the appropriate approvals process for IT Products and Services.
- Creation of Purchase Orders within the SAP Financial system for IT Products and Services.
- Administration of the appropriate procedures to ensure that the invoices for IT Products and Services are processed correctly.
- Liaison with IT Suppliers with regards enquiries and investigations. Using online portals for general procurement.
- Creation of and the maintenance of appropriate reports, logs, spreadsheets and presentations produced as part of the IT Supply Management services.
- Liaison with Gist Central Accounts Unit at Barnsley to facilitate Purchase Order and Invoice processing and effective query resolution.
- Expediting quotations for and deliveries of IT Products and Services with Suppliers.
- Liaison with Gist users to keep them informed of progress on the provision of IT Products and Services.
- Assisting with IT inventory management where required.
- **Who you’ll be**_
- Previous experience in an IT related procurement / administration position.
- Supplier Engagement / Management experience.
- Several years experience of using the following software packages (preferable):

- Microsoft Desktop Applications particularly Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
- SAP Financial Management System.
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as a team player and also on their own initiative.
- Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks to achieve required targets in terms of work output.
- Attention to detail and accuracy even when working under tight deadlines.
- Self motivated and driven to achieve high quality output in all tasks.
- **What You'll Enjoy**_
- _All Gist employees are eligible for 20% discount across Marks and Spencer (T&Cs apply)_
- _Private healthcare_
- _Pension - Auto enrolment scheme_
- _25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rota)_
- _Well-being portal_
- _Discounts to major restaurants and retailers_
- **About Us**_
- Gist is a supply chain specialist providing retail distribution, primary and global freight logistics services across the UK and Ireland. At Gist, we pride ourselves in delivering innovative solutions and transforming supply chains, with a proven track record spanning more than 50 years._
- We are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are _**progressive, accountable, collaborative **_and _**ethical**_._
- Gist Limited is a subsidiary of Marks and Spencer Group plc._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: £27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking

Schedule:

- No weekends

Work Location: In person