Buyer

boxxe; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

boxxe is seeking a Buyer to support procurement across Sales, Finance, Logistics and Customer Service, ensuring operations have what they need at the best value.

You will proactively source products and services, manage supplier relationships, validate quotes, and drive cost saving opportunities while upholding the Supplier Code of Conduct. This role suits a detail-focused, collaborative professional in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a procurement role within the Technology Industry.
• Strong time management skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for working with numbers.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• The ability to work to deadlines and thrive in a busy environment.
• A collaborative team player with the drive to achieve success both individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods or services to meet the company operational needs.
• Identify and manage risks, considering price, quality and delivery targets.
• Negotiate to maximise margins and secure best pricing.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships through reviews and meetings.
• Validate quotes and bids, identify cost-saving opportunities, and use preferred suppliers.
• Support Sales and customers on deals to enhance the customer experience.
• Identify process issues and recommend innovative solutions.
• Keep systems updated with purchase orders and communicate changes to relevant teams.
• Ensure compliance with boxxe purchasing policies and the Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Stay informed on market developments affecting products or services.
• Develop knowledge within a specialised product area.

Skills

Procurement experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

Procurement is central to boxxe and the work we do. Every request for new spend is channelled through this function. As a Buyer, you will contribute to the overall success of the Procurement team by partnering closely with other areas of the business, including Sales, Finance, Logistics, and Customer Service, to ensure adherence to internal controls and deliver value to boxxe.

Part of your main goal in this role is to proactively source products and services at the best possible price without compromising on quality or service.

What you’ll be doing

• Purchase goods or services, ensuring that the company operational needs are met.
• Identify and manage risks, taking into account price, quality, and delivery targets.
• Negotiate whenever possible to maximise margins and secure the best available pricing.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular reviews and meetings, ensuring excellent customer service is delivered.
• Validate quotes and bids, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure purchases are made through preferred suppliers.
• Support Sales and customers on deals to enhance the customer experience, demonstrating the value you bring to the business.
• Identify process issues or areas of concern and make appropriate recommendations for innovative solutions.
• Ensure all systems are accurately updated with purchase order information and communicate relevant updates or changes to the appropriate areas of the business.
• Ensure compliance with boxxe purchasing policies, guidelines, and the Supplier Code of Conduct.
• Stay up to date with market developments and any changes that may impact products or services.
• Develop your knowledge and expertise within a specialised product area.

What experience we think you’ll need

• Previous experience in a procurement role within the Technology Industry.
• Strong time management skills, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for working with numbers.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• The ability to work to deadlines and thrive in a busy environment.
• A collaborative team player with the drive to achieve success both individually and as part of a team.

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.