IT Purchasing Officer

esure; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

esure is seeking an IT Purchasing Officer for a 12-month fixed-term contract to enhance its Technology team. This role involves managing purchase orders, liaising with various departments for seamless procurement processes, and maintaining relevant systems. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary and a range of perks, including flexible working options and community support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Insurance product discounts

25 days annual leave plus 8 flex days

Career growth support

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Volunteering initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong data entry skills and effective system maintenance.
• Proactive, motivated, flexible, methodical, and organized.
• Good understanding of purchasing principles.

Responsibilities

• Raise and approve purchase orders in line with overall PO process.
• Maintain purchase order tracker and liaise with Accounts Payable.
• Support IT Supplier Relationship Manager with ad hoc activities.

Skills

Data entry skills

Spreadsheet maintenance

Collaborative skills

Understanding of purchasing principles

Tools

Purchase management software

Job description

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Here at esure, we’re no strangers to change. As one of the industry leaders in the insurance business, striving to become a world class digital insurer, we’re getting ready for more. It’s creating great new opportunities for innovative and talented industry professionals to join us at a pivotal point in our development.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an IT Purchasing Officer on a 12-month fixed term contract basis! As part of the wider Technology team, you will be responsible for ensuring that IT Purchase Orders are raised and approved, goods and services are received, and orders are receipted in an accurate and timely manner.

The IT Purchasing Officer will liaise with teams and individuals across the business to align the purchasing process with our overall business strategy.

What you will do:

• Raise purchase orders for the Technology department ensuring these are approved and in line with our overall PO process.
• Receipt purchase orders based on the approved goods/services receipt.
• Maintain and update purchase order tracker (Excel-based).
• Liaise with Accounts Payable to resolve payment queries.
• Keep the contractual system updated with new contracts.
• Support in the maintenance of policies, handbooks, and frameworks.
• Support the IT Supplier Relationship Manager with ad hoc activities as needed.

Qualifications

We’d love you to have:

• The ability to collaborate with internal teams requesting a broad spectrum of products, services, and support.
• Strong data entry skills with effective system and spreadsheet maintenance abilities.
• A good understanding of purchasing principles and processes; experience with purchase management software or automated procurement systems is highly advantageous.
• A proactive, motivated, flexible, methodical, and organized approach.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of our journey and be part of something truly special! Here are some perks:

• A competitive salary recognizing your skills and potential.
• A bonus scheme rewarding your contribution.
• Discounts on our insurance products for you and your family.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 flex days.
• Benefits through My Benefits Box supporting health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances.
• Career growth support including training, mentoring, LinkedIn Learning, and more.
• Community networks for connection and learning.
• Flexible working options and hybrid approach.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.
• Initiatives for volunteering and environmental responsibility.
• Recognition programs like the ACE Award.

We encourage applicants who are excited about the role, even if they don't meet every requirement, to apply.