Central Operations and Purchasing Specialist

wavenet; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading managed service provider as a Central Operations and Purchasing Specialist in Solihull. This role supports purchasing, supplier management, and travel coordination in a dynamic environment offering hybrid working, extensive leave, and health benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Annual Leave up to 28 days

Private medical coverage

Discounted health plans

Eye care scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or supplier coordination.
• Strong proficiency with Sage 200, ConnectWise, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and manage internal purchase requests.
• Onboard new suppliers and conduct performance reviews.
• Act as main contact for travel bookings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Tools

Sage 200

ConnectWise

ServiceNow

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description

Join our dynamic Central Operations team based in Solihull, and play a key role in keeping our business running smoothly and efficiently.
We're looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Central Operations and Purchasing Specialist to support a wide range of internal purchasing, supplier management, travel coordination, and facilities support functions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively across departments, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Internal Purchasing

• Process requisitions via ConnectWise/ServiceNow and raise POs in Sage 200

• Allocate cost centres and receipt POs upon delivery

• Manage internal purchase requests (e.g. marketing, software, office supplies)

• Oversee Wavenet subscriptions and renewals

Supplier Management

• Onboard new suppliers and ensure documentation compliance

• Liaise with Compliance and Purchase Ledger teams

• Conduct supplier performance reviews

Travel (ClickTravel+)

• Act as main contact for travel bookings (trains, hotels, flights)

• Manage user access and update travel policies

• Identify and report cost-saving opportunities

Facilities Support

• Raise POs for PPM contracts and ad hoc requests

• Support the Facilities team by organising Helpdesk inbox communications

Central Operations Inbox

• Manage and respond to queries related to purchasing, suppliers, travel, and facilities

Qualifications

• What We're Looking For:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency with systems such as Sage 200, ConnectWise, ServiceNow, or similar platforms

• Experience in purchasing, supplier coordination, or operations administration

• A proactive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Information

At Wavenet, we offer more than just a job – we provide an exceptional environment and a wide range of benefits to support your success from day one. With us, you’ll enjoy a generous starting annual leave allowance, private medical coverage, discounted health plans, an eye care scheme, and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, all backed by a dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team.

We believe in a strong work-life balance, rewarding your commitment with an additional day of annual leave each year, reaching up to 28 days. Here’s a closer look at what we offer:

• Hybrid Working: A flexible hybrid model, typically 3–4 days per week in one of our offices, with the option to work from home where appropriate.
• Annual Leave:Begin your journey with 25 days of leave, increasing by one day per year up to 28 days – our way of saying thank you for your dedication.
• Health & Wellbeing:Your wellbeing is a priority. Enjoy private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme, all supported by our internal Wellbeing Team.

Ready to join the UK’s largest managed service provider?

Apply today or contact our friendly Talent Acquisition Team for more information.