Purchasing Specialist - Datech

At TD SYNNEX we are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve and embracing change that will shape the future. We believe in empowering our people, providing autonomy and delivering excellent customer service to drive progress and redefine what's possible.

We prioritise the wellbeing, growth, and inclusivity of our diverse workforce. Joining our team requires your dedication to being part of a company with an unwavering commitment to our values of inclusion, collaboration, integrity and excellence, fostering a supportive work environment in which every voice is valued, and ideas are encouraged to flourish.

We are both passionate about our people and about the environment. Year- on-year we have reduced energy consumption in our UK offices by 19.2% - all of which means less carbon footprint and a more efficient TD SYNNEX UK&I.

If you are as excited as we are to be part of shaping our future business and will live by all of our core values we’d like to hear from you.

We can offer you:

• A value-based culture - all of our employees live by our shared core values which in turn brings everyone together in a collaborative culture with a real sense of community.

• We can offer you access to an online learning portal assisting you in progressing and developing your skillset further.

• Outstanding benefits package including private healthcare, matched pension, holiday purchase scheme, increased holiday entitlement with service, enhanced maternity package (subject to eligibility) and additional 'moments that matter' paid time off.

• Hybrid working environment.

• Benchmarked salary and progression paths.

Job Purpose:  

To support the Datech team in maintaining and strengthening trading relationships with all relevant vendors and with Product Marketing to obtain competitive advantage for TD SYNNEX via professional inventory planning and procurement.

Responsibilities:

• Placing orders based on profiles produced by the Datech team

• Place purchase orders on vendors and to check order confirmations for correct product, quantity, pricing and delivery dates and to invoice customers on receipt of proof of shipment or delivery updating SAP accordingly

• Ensure that all purchase orders raised are within authorised and agreed sign off limits.

• Expedite all open orders to maximise customer satisfaction and take responsibility for highest degree of due date accuracy in SAP. Supporting texts to be added if necessary for POD (proof of delivery) requests and queries.

• To assist the IPP Analyst team with vendor price changes by ensuring correct cost prices are reflected within SAP.

• To work within set policies and procedures and to continually review and update where necessary.

• To own and manage through until completion, any ad hoc projects as defined by Datech Management.

• Provide high level of service, support and accuracy to the Datech team

• To consistently achieve set targets.

• Minimise customer backlog

• Represent TD SYNNEX at all times in an efficient and professional manner.

Knowledge Skills and Experience

• Effective communication with internal & external partners

• Must be proactive and self-motivated

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to organise and prioritise daily routine to support a rapidly changing environment

• Solid working knowledge of current IT technologies

• Good working knowledge of MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word) and inventory replenishment systems (SAP R3) would be advantageous.

• Commercial and financial acumen - to balance inventory value and recovery margin.

• Good analytical skills - to analyse data and take appropriate action.

• Must have a focused, pro-active and committed attitude - to set and achieve action plans.

• Sound knowledge of basic purchasing and inventory principles and practices.

At TD SYNNEX, we embrace diversity and promote equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace where required.

We value the difference that you bring and offer a culture for you to thrive and succeed.

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What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!