Procurement Analyst

Job Summary 

We are looking for an energetic and motivated individual to be a UK based Procurement Analyst. Located in our Edinburgh office and working directly with our global Procurement team, you will bring a combination of sales, customer service, and inventory management skills, as well as having knowledge of computer hardware/software and the ability to communicate well and in a professional manner with internal employees and external clients and vendors. As part of the Procurement / Inventory team, you will proactively research and offer solutions to needs that are raised, as well as offer ideas for process improvement. 

Responsibilities 

• Communicate with clients about their hardware/software/licensing requirements.
• Provide quotes for product that meet clients’ requirements.
• Process orders, including placing orders with vendors and distributors and sending orders to internal departments for invoicing.
• Provide post-order support, such as providing orders updates and facilitating returns when required.
• Communicate with internal teams about incoming orders.
• Maintain and update inventory system of internal hardware, periodically auditing hardware inventory.
• Place internal re-stock orders, as well as negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Assist with allocating hardware for both internal and external projects / requests. 
• Coordinate with logistics and ITAD companies.
• Communicate with internal teams about stock shortage and/or delays.
• Occasional lifting of packages and related inventory hardware (up to 25KG). 
• Process incoming shipments and prepare/coordinate outgoing shipments via courier/shipping/delivery services.

Skills 

• Must be organised, personable, and detail oriented.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be process oriented, able to both take direction and suggest improvements when appropriate.
• Must be both a team-oriented collaborator as well as someone able to work individually and take initiative.

Qualifications 

• 2+ years Sales/Customer Service experience.
• 2+ know if this years Procurement/Inventory Management experience.
• Understanding of computer hardware, components and software.
• Familiarity working within a professional office environment.
• International technology support/sales experience a plus
• Software Licensing, e.g. Microsoft 365 / Azure sales experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Ticketing System (e.g. ConnectWise/ServiceNow) a plus
• A great attitude and a willingness to learn from and contribute to our Procurement team.
• Hybrid, including 3-4 Days per week in office with remainder remote.

The Benefits of Working for Abacus 

• Competitive compensation
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Gym discount
• Private medical, dental and life insurance
• Comprehensive travel insurance for you and your family in line with scheme rules
• Confidential well-being and counselling support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Company events