Buyer As we continue to grow, we are looking for the next key member of our procurement, supply chain and fleet team here at our office in Carlisle. Someone who wants to learn and develop into an experienced professional in procurement. Procurement and supply chain is all about getting the right products and services at the right price in the right place at the right time and this doesn't just happen by chance! It takes a skilled team to co-ordinate activities to make sure things get done and why not be a part of that? And this year we are implementing our new finance and purchasing system which will change the way we do things making it a very exciting time to join us on the next chapter of our journey! Role Profile 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 The job role includes, but is not exhaustive: • 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. If you think this is you and you've got a genuine interest to develop your career in Procurement, then please get in touch and have a chat with us. Excellent Employee Benefits • 25 days annual leave, plus paid bank holidays • Up to 7% pension contribution • 4 times salary life insurance cover • Employee Incentive Scheme • Employee Referral Scheme • Perks at Work Scheme 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 c. £200m of investment raised to date, 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.