IT Hardware & Procurement Specialist Location: Paddock Wood, Kent Salary: £25,000 £35,000 depending on experience Hours: Office-based, Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm Do you enjoy building supplier relationships and sourcing the right tech for the job? Do you know your way around office hardware, from laptops and accessories to switches and servers? Are you looking for a role where your product knowledge and communication skills help keep everything running smoothly? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established Managed Service Provider based in Paddock Wood. The role has evolved to focus more on IT hardware procurement and vendor management while still touching on licensing and renewals. You will be the go-to person for sourcing IT hardware and consumables, managing supplier relationships, raising quotes and orders, and ensuring smooth coordination between teams. If you have experience in IT procurement, technical sales support, or desktop hardware coordination, this could be a great fit. What you will be doing: Handling procurement of IT hardware and accessories desktops, laptops, monitors, docking stations, consumables, etc. Managing supplier relationships and negotiating best pricing Supporting licensing renewals and quotes (Microsoft 365, Veeam, WatchGuard, etc.) Coordinating closely with service desk, projects, and finance teams Keeping customers and internal stakeholders updated with product and delivery timelines Managing warranties, renewals, and tracking annuity contracts What we are looking for: Experience in an IT procurement, supply chain, or sales support role Confident understanding of desktop/laptop hardware, accessories, and common office IT equipment Strong relationship-building skills able to liaise with both suppliers and internal teams Knowledge of infrastructure items (servers, switches) desirable Microsoft 365 licensing or MS-900 certification a bonus, not essential Strong attention to detail and confident using Excel and Outlook Benefits include: 25 days holiday Bank Holidays Your birthday off each year Discretionary Christmas bonus Regular team socials and paid-for training Annual pay reviews Up to 2 days paid leave for dependent care Office-based in Paddock Wood (some flexibility for occasional WFH or family commitments) If you enjoy being the person who knows what to buy, where to get it, and how to keep things moving this role could be ideal.