Associate Procurement Officer

Landmark Information Group; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology procurement company is looking for an Associate Procurement Officer in Exeter to enhance their Digital Technology & Services Procurement Team. This role involves negotiating IT supplier contracts, reporting and analytics, and administrative support. The successful candidate will be well-organized, motivated, and have strong communication skills. Experience with IT suppliers and proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential. This is a great opportunity to contribute to streamlining procurement activities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and proactive with great communication skills.
• Analytical mind with the ability to multitask efficiently.
• Experience in working with IT suppliers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial deals for IT supplier contracts.
• Run regular reporting and analytics.
• Support Senior Supplier Relationship Manager with SLAs.

Skills

Organization

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Relationship-building

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Ticketing platform

Job description

The Associate Procurement Officer will play a key role within our Digital Technology & Services Procurement (DTS) Team who liaise with internal stakeholders and IT Suppliers in relation to implementation and use of IT services within the business. This will include regular supplier due diligence in line with our policies and contract renewals whilst recommending improvements to streamline the process and activities.

The role will involve:

• Seeking out opportunities and where necessary, obtain approvals and negotiate commercial deals in relation to IT supplier contracts
• Running regular reporting and analytics
• Support the Senior Supplier Relationship Manager in respect of SLAs, commercial analysis and business licensing requirements
• Administrative duties in respect of DTS Procurement activities

About You:

To be successful in the role you will be highly organised, motivated, and an energetic person as you will be working within a proactive department. You will have an analytical mind, the ability to multitask and an energy and enthusiasm to get projects concluded. You will also be proactive with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

You will also have/be:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel
• Experience of working with IT Suppliers and have an interest in Information Technology
• Proficient in a ticketing platform
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities