Cloud Operations Buyer

Softcat plc; Marlow, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in England is seeking a Cloud Procurement professional to manage vendor programs and processes. This role includes processing high-value orders and requires strong communication skills and procurement experience. The organization promotes flexible working patterns, and a supportive environment that fosters individual growth and development.

Benefits

Pension

Share incentive plan

Life Assurance

Two extra holidays

Incentive trips

Technology vouchers

Family benefits

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement/operational roles.
• Familiarity with cloud programmes transaction & billing operations.
• Understanding of AWS/Azure/Google Marketplaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage workloads to meet vendor targets promptly.
• Process high-value orders utilizing knowledge of Microsoft, AWS, Google programs.
• Support management with program/product/price changes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive,collaborativeand innovative company?

Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate,and collaborative team?

Join our Cloud Operations Team

The Cloud Operations Team sits within the Business Operations department at Softcat and is dedicated to driving excellence in cloud strategy & execution. The team is structured into two dynamics units:

Cloud Procurement: This team manages the end-to-end procurement of all vendor cloud programs including Marketplace transactions and Microsoft Enterprise Licensing. With a focus on efficiency, compliance, and value, they ensure seamless acquisition and management of cloud solutions that support business innovation.

Marketplace Cloud Enablement: This team leads the charge in cloud marketplace transformation, aiming to be a market leader by delivering a simple, transparent, and customer-centric experience. Their mission is to maximize long-term gross profit from new and existing customers by offering simple and transparent solution to procure via marketplaces alongside supporting the business on providing an online platform where users can manage a wide array of cloud-based software, services, and solutions.

Success. The Softcat Way.

Softcat is a major UK success story in technology solutions. We're a £1 billion+paturnover business with offices nationwide and a sterling industry reputation.We help customers to use technology to succeed, by putting our employees first.Our success is down to our people – and the platform we give them to prove their potential.

Your Role

You will sit within the Cloud procurement unit focussing on the procurement of all vendor cloud programmes for our customers.

What you'll be doing

• Self-management of workload and time scales is imperative to ensure vendor targets are met by prioritising and placing orders on time
• Processing high value, high impact orders using comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft, AWS and Google procurement programmes with a thorough understanding of complex order processes
• Supporting Cloud Operations management with programme/product/price changes.
• Instructing internal vendor specialists on operational processes at a high level to expedite urgent orders, to fix customer processing errors, select product combinations and meet contractual responsibilities
• Pro-actively manage any risks to the business linked to cloud procurement.
• Working autonomously and making decisions for the best possible outcomes, even in the absence of management or account managers
• Supporting cloud operations management with cloud billing processes and reporting

What we need from you

• Proven experience in procurement/operational roles
• Familiarity with the operations of how cloud programmes are transacted & billed
• Familiarity of what the AWS/Azure/Google Marketplaces are and why customers would utilise them
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to multitask, set own deadlines,prioritise, and deliver against them.
• Technically proficient, quick to absorb new information, and committed to continuous personal development.

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply – we would love to hear from you!

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Hybrid working– 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Working with us

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives,and embraces every background.

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Anyinformation you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/

Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authenticallyyouas possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefits include:

Pension

Share incentive plan

Life Assurance

Holiday

Two days extra holiday on top of your usual entitlement on your birthday and at Christmas

Trips

Opportunity to qualify for Director hosted (often michelin star) lunches as well as half and full year icentive trips to places all over the world

Vouchers

Technology vouchers, activity passes, restaurant discount card

Partner/family Benefits

Option to add your partner/family to some of the benefits

Access to Perklife, our dedicated portal for all perks and flexible benefits

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption support