Role Overview Support the buyers with the smooth and efficient procurement process of materials, goods, equipment and services in accordance with approved procedures. Optimise processes and procedures, maintaining accurate records, facilitating communications between various internal departments and suppliers/vendors and regular reporting. Responsibilities Assist in the creation, processing and tracking of purchase orders ensuring accuracy and compliance Order processing from internal purchasing system(s) Coordinate with suppliers tracking order status, resolving issues effectively Maintain stores stock ordering, stock allocation to individuals and logging of issued equipment/materials Effectively manage order and delivery queries to satisfactory outcome Maintain accurate documentation of contracts/supplier agreements Management of the authorized vendor list including assistance with onboarding new suppliers Deal with invoice queries Close collaboration with Project Teams Generate basic reports to support the wider team with process improvement and procurement efficiency Identify opportunity for cost savings and process improvements Skills, Qualifications&Experience Proven, practical experience within a purchasing, procurement or supply chain capacity Previous Telecoms industry experience (desirable) Commercial and contractual awareness (desirable) Familiar with procurement software or ERP systems Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers Good data skills / analytical abilities and able to build reports from data Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy Can work autonomously with minimal supervision but equally a team player with the ability to collaborate Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages (Outlook/Word&Excel) Salary&Benefits£24,000 per annum 25 days holiday + bank holidays 3x life assurance Employee Assistance Program (discount from high street retailers) Private healthcare Free eye test vouchers Employee referral scheme Pure Gym discount Virgin Media - 'My Rates' discount Occupational Health Access to apprenticeships Svella Connect is a leading provider of telecoms and digital infrastructure, building and installing high-speed broadband networks to help connect businesses and residents with full-fibre internet. With depots in Warrington, Leeds and Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, we are a leading contractor for telecoms and internet providers such as Virgin Media and Openreach - and carry out a range of projects across Yorkshire, Midlands and the North West. Our vision is to be the employer of choice in the industry by investing in long-term growth, introducing technology, innovation and developing efficient ways of working to ensure excellent service for our clients and their