Technology Purchasing Specialist

We continue to grow and have over 900 permanent staff employed at our offices in London, Portsmouth, Wokingham, Glasgow, Hyderabad, US, Slovakia and within many of our customers' sites. Our heritage is in helping businesses to operate their critical technology in a more cost-effective manner, while improving effectiveness in areas such as customer engagement and operational responsiveness. As a Purchasing Team Specialist the primary purpose is to drive strategic supplier relationships, optimise commercial value, enhance pricing strategies, upsell and drive additional opportunity. Your role is essential in ensuring the availability of high-quality products and services, contributing to our company's competitiveness and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities

• Strategic Supplier Relationships: Collaborate with Internal and external stageholders to cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers in the industry.
• Quotation Management: Take ownership of quotation requests, working in close collaboration with Suppliers, Vendors, Vendor Alliances, Order Management, and Sales teams to provide customers with superior service and added value.
• Negotiation Expertise: Negotiate with distributors, vendors, and partners to secure favourable commercial outcomes and accurate pricing for Bell and its customers.
• Route Development: Research, develop, and improve market routes based on customer and internal needs, establishing relationships to meet desired Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Compliance and Onboarding: Collaborate with Vendor Alliances, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure supplier adherence to Bells onboarding procedures and compliance standards.
• Value-Added Sales: Utilise vendor partner programs and cross/upsell strategies to enhance the relevance and end-to-end margin on quotes.
• Process Exellence: Maintain rigorous internal processes to ensure accurate and policy-compliant quotations.
• Utilisation of Tools and Portals: Acquire expertise in and utilise all available tools and portals to reduce the cost of sale and provide added value to purchasing processes.
• International Market Expansion: Contribute to expanding Bells presence in international markets by identifying and collaborating with suppliers across multiple geographies.
  
  Knowledge of the IT channel and various routes to market.
• Creative and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, such as Salesforce.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to manage and prioritise personal workload effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for articulating complex ideas to internal stakeholders and clients.
• A proactive approach to leading value discussions.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
Advantage
• Experience working with complex pricing/ quotations
• Experience of using multiple in house systems and external ones
• Familiarity with strategic vendor partner programmes and how they operate
• Experience dealing with worldwide suppliers and partners
• Innovative Thought leadership
  
  Bell Integration has been in the business of helping companies establish, maintain and grow their IT services since 1996. Our team of hardworking professionals deliver Bell Integration's multiple services all over the world, and they do it with unmatched efficiency and enthusiasm.
  
  At Bell, we believe that we are stronger together, and promote an open, collaborative culture where everyone is encouraged to be involved in the shaping of our business.
We value diversity! We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and work hard to ensure that all of our staff have the opportunity to thrive within a friendly and inclusive environment. Why join Bell: Why join bell:
• We prioritise internal development opportunities and offer access to our Udemy training platform with over 5000 training courses
• Competitive Salary
• Flexible remote working
• A generous company pension
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and the option to purchase 5 extra days!
• Healthcare and dental insurance
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• A diverse and inclusive work culture
• Modern vibrant workplaces
• Exclusive discounts with major retailers, discount gym memberships and access to our wellness centre