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Grain Connect Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A broadband provider in the UK is looking for a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing activities. Key responsibilities include negotiating supplier pricing, overseeing orders and deliveries, and ensuring financial accuracy. The ideal candidate should possess strong negotiation skills, procurement experience, and a Level 3 CIPS qualification. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to the company's growth and success.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus paid bank holidays

Retirement plan with up to 7% contribution

Life insurance covering 4 times annual salary

Employee incentive scheme

Employee referral scheme

Discounts with nationwide retailers

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in buying or procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timescales.
• Trustworthy self-starter with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate supplier prices and manage purchase orders.
• Forecast and expedite stock deliveries.
• Review invoices for payment accuracy.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strong IT literacy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Conflict management

Education

Level 3 CIPS or above

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

ERP systems (SAP, Sage, Oracle)

Job description

Based from our Carlisle office, this varied role will involve buying goods and services for Grain’s day to day operations. It will include negotiating prices, placing orders, expediting deliveries, validating invoices and supplier reporting and spend analysis. You will be supported and coached through the role as you learn the products, processes and develop your skills in procurement and supply chain management. You will be speaking to a large range of both internal colleagues and our suppliers to ensure we are providing a great service to our customers and getting the job done.

Main responsibilities

• Ensuring best value for money on company purchases, placing purchase orders and negotiating supplier pricing
• Managing, forecasting and expediting stock and orders to ensure delivery on time
• Managing stock and deliveries for our critical build programme
• Setting up new supplier trade accounts and agreeing payment terms
• Supporting running ITT’s
• Reviewing invoices for accuracy and approval for payment
• Use of systems for purchase information and producing purchasing reports e.g. supplier spend, purchase orders placed, on time deliveries etc.
• Ability to build pricing spreadsheets for price evaluation
• Developing new processes and efficiencies within the Department

Working hours

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday from 9.00am – 5.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Experience required

• Relevant work experience e.g. buying, procurement
• Ideally Level 3 CIPS or above
• Strong IT literacy, particularly adept in the use of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Outlook and Word
• Confident communicator, ability to negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers, strong numerically
• Ability to deal with conflict and manage various internal and external stakeholders across the business
• Proficient in the use of accountancy and stock systems such as Quick Books or ERP systems such as SAP, Sage or Oracle
• Structured methodical approach with the ability to manage multiple projects and timescales simultaneously
• Trustworthy self-starter with an ability to work without close supervision
• Good attention to detail for both specification and financial accuracy.

About Grain

Everything we do is fast, from our broadband to our growth. As a national broadband provider, headquartered in Carlisle, we can offer stand-out candidates a range of opportunities across the UK. We are challenging the other providers when it comes to true Full Fibre, delivering our own dedicated fibre-optic network with a unique cable to the home (FTTP), offering some of the fastest broadband products at low, low prices. Customers love our product, our simple packages and our transparent pricing. We believe that we are helping to bring digital transformation to the UK and offering the UK a better choice for broadband.

With millions of pounds of investment, our independent company is making waves in the industry and in communities from Aberdeen to Brighton. Now is the perfect time to join one of the fastest growing companies on an exciting journey, future-proofing broadband connectivity for homes and businesses for years to come. Apply today and join the Grain revolution!

Employment with Grain Connect Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and other verification checks (including basic DBS check where applicable) that may be a requirement of your role. Reference and/or other verification requirements applicable to your post will be advised to you during the recruitment process.

Dedicated to fostering inclusivity and diversity, our company takes pride in our commitment to equal opportunities.

Benefits to help you thrive, personally and professionally!

Based on experience.

Annual leave allowance

We offer 25 days annual leave allowance, plus paid bank holidays.

Start saving for your future and we will contribute up to 7% towards your retirement.

Life insurance

We provide 4 times your annual salary to a nominated person, following a death in service.

Employee Incentive Scheme

Get financially rewarded for your hard work and dedication with an annual incentive scheme.

Employee Referral Scheme

Refer a friend or former colleague to join the Grain team and you could earn £££s!

Perks at Work

Take advantage of great discounts with selected nationwide retailers.

Assistance Programme

Our Employee Assistance Programme grants you access to wellbeing counselling and legal information should you ever need it.

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