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• Location:                            Birstall (WF17)
• Working Style:                   Hybrid
• Salary:                               £22,308 per annum
• Contract Type:                   Permanent, Full Time
• Core Hours:                       08:30 – 17:00, Mon to Fri

What does a day look like for you here? 

You will play a pivotal role in sourcing and procuring products for sale in the business, with a variety of engaging day-to-day responsibilities. Your journey starts with researching your target market, analysing data to spot the latest trends, and building strong, positive relationships with suppliers. You'll be identifying market gaps and negotiating contracts that provide excellent value for money.

Each day, you'll source goods and services through our preferred suppliers, ensuring that all procurement activities align seamlessly with our business needs. You'll provide vital procurement support for multiple projects, keeping everything on track and meeting customer expectations. A significant part of your role involves contacting suppliers to check stock availability, negotiating prices, and agreeing on lead times, ensuring a smooth and efficient supply chain.

You'll also utilise our systems to raise purchase orders, process and expedite these orders accurately, and keep all internal documents up to date. Financial reporting will be part of your routine, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Maintaining compliant and auditable procurement documentation will be key to our success.

Collaborating with internal stakeholders and departments will be a dynamic part of your day, facilitating various procurement-related requests. You'll record essential data for contract and sales order management, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.

This role offers you a fantastic opportunity with diverse responsibilities, from market research and supplier negotiations to financial reporting and compliance maintenance, ensuring no two days are the same. You'll develop valuable skills in market analysis, relationship building, negotiation, and project management. Your work will directly impact the business's success, driving profitability and competitive advantage. You'll also have ample opportunities for collaboration and networking, leading to potential career advancements.

The team are currently meeting in our Birstall office once every two weeks and working from home the remaining days. 

So, what are we looking for?  

Back to that ambition of ours. We want to be the UK’s go-to managed service provider. That’s where you come in. Ideally, you will be highly organised, your keen attention to detail and strong analytical skills are your strengths, allowing you to expertly manage orders, documentation, and quality standards. Your talent for negotiation and excellent communication skills will not only secure the best deals with suppliers but also foster clear and positive interactions with all stakeholders involved.

Juggling multiple projects and tasks simultaneously will be effortless for someone as organised and proactive as you are, and your problem-solving abilities will ensure any challenges are swiftly overcome. Your can-do attitude, adaptability to change, and collaborative spirit will make you a valued asset in this dynamic environment, where customer satisfaction is paramount. And as you continue to learn and grow, staying updated on security policies, legal requirements, and industry trends, you'll find endless opportunities for personal and professional development.

You should also have:

• Previous procurement or purchasing experience, ideally in a similar industry.
• Skills in sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, and managing supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with market research and analysis.
• Proficiency in project and contract management.
• Experience in financial reporting, compliance, and documentation.
• Proficient use of procurement or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Who are we?

We’re a technology business with big ambitions and a friendly northern culture with over 1,000 colleagues. A managed service provider with a passion for delivering business improvements to customers that makes them feel at ease. From cloud-based connectivity to cyber security that creates modern workplaces. We’re trusted by thousands to deliver IT solutions that make life simple and productive.  

We don’t just focus on our customers; we also spend time investing in our colleagues and aim to be as people centric as possible.  We do this by fostering an inclusive and supportive culture where our colleagues feel valued and appreciated. In fact, in our most recent Colleague Engagement Survey, 90% agreed that their manager genuinely cares about them as a person and consistently takes an honest and open approach to communication.

Did we mention the perks?

Daisy isn’t just a great place to work, from day one, you will have access to a wide range of excellent benefits. You’ll receive a generous annual leave allowance, access to our Daisy Grow training platform, discounted health plans with eye care schemes, robust health & wellbeing programmes, in-house Wellbeing Team, extensive discounts system and enhanced family friendly policies. 

We want you to have the best work-life balance possible which is why you will also receive 1 additional day of annual leave for each year you are with Daisy with a balance of up to 30 days.  Birthday? Wedding?  No problem, you get one free day of leave to enjoy these special events, on us

Your benefits will include:

• Hybrid Working:  Work should work for you, so you’ll have the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis which includes a combination of hybrid and office-based working.  If hybrid working isn’t for you, you also have the option to work on-site instead.
• Annual Leave: Kick off your Daisy journey with a generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days.  You’ll watch it increase 1 day per year up to 30 days, as a thank-you for dedication to us. 
• Birthdays & Weddings: Celebrate in style You’ll receive one free day of annual leave for your birthday and wedding so you can really enjoy these special moments.
• Learning & Development:  Want to go further? So do we, that’s why “Develop Our People” is one of our company values.  You should have every opportunity to develop your skills and reach your goals.  From day one, you will have access to our internal Daisy Grow learning platform and Apprenticeships to customise your development journey and achieve your career aspirations.
• Health & Wellbeing:  We know that good health and wellbeing contributes to an overall better quality of life.  That’s why we are giving you instant access to discounted health plans, virtual GP services, eye care scheme, employee assistance programme and an internal Well Being Team. 
• Discount Platform:  Who doesn’t love a good deal?  You’ll be provided immediate access to our internal discount platform, The Exchange.  The Exchange will be your new home for discounts with over 1,200 retailers, benefits and ongoing recognition.

Ready to join the UK’s go-to managed service provider?  Apply today or contact our friendly Talent Acquisition Team for more information.