Location: Nottingham (Hybrid work available)
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 p/a
Benefits: Private Healthcare, Pension, 25 days holiday rising to 30 over 5 years, Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, Gym Discounts, Free Fuel Fridays, Employee of the Quarter, Employee Referral program and many more
Ready to move your procurement or supply chain career forward? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, supply chain, stock control, or operations who's looking to step into a Buyer role and build their career with a supportive team.
Join XMA - a leading UK technology solutions company partnering with the biggest names in the industry. Established in the 80’s, we have grown to become one of the top ten largest value-added resellers in the UK. Today, we’re an independent UK company with full geographic coverage – and our skilled workforce serves a diverse customer base across the public and private sector. We win awards for our ability to help organisations and users achieve more with technology. We specialise in realising individual ambitions to transform and evolve. We consult, define, adapt and deliver on real-life outcomes. We collaborate closely to bring that positive impact home.
What you'll be doing: Buyer
Processing and managing purchase orders accurately and efficiently
Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries
Supporting sourcing activities and identifying cost-saving opportunities
Monitoring stock requirements and managing returns when required
Maintaining accurate procurement records and ensuring process compliance
Using Excel and internal systems to track orders, analyse data, and support decision-making
Building strong supplier relationships and helping drive operational efficiencies
What we're looking for: Buyer
Experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain, stock control, logistics, or a similar operational environment
Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Good commercial awareness and plenty of common sense
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
We’re proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer—the highest level in the UK Government’s scheme. This reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through our inclusive recruitment practices, we ensure that individuals with disabilities are given fair and equal access to opportunities within our organisation. As part of this commitment, we participate in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, which offers an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role.
We will ensure that individuals who have a disability are provided reasonable accommodation, to enable full participation in the job application and interview process. If you have any such requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us on our email which is (url removed), we will be happy to action your requests.
Keywords: Buyer, Junior buyer, Assistant buyer, Procurement, Purchasing assistant, Supply chain, Supply chain coordinator, Purchase orders, order management, negotiations
Salary description
£27000.00 - £30000.00 per year