Job Description

Change your job, change your workplace, change your future...

We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone

Role: Buyer (IT Services)

Located: Northampton (Ricoh operate a vibrant working policy giving you flexible hybrid working options)

Package: Competitive salary, Pension, Benefits

About Ricoh:

Ricoh is a global technology business. As a company born in print, we design and manufacture graphic solutions that transform communications. To keep up with the pace of change in the workplace, we have built an extensive portfolio of innovative, industry-leading digital services spanning everything from Cloud & IT infrastructure solutions to process automation tools.



Everything we do is designed to help individuals achieve fulfilment through work. Through technology, we make work smarter and more creative. Enabling people to lead purposeful working lives and organisations to become more productive, sustainable and profitable.

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What you will be doing


Responsible for day-to-day delivery of accurate and efficient procurement purchasing of IT Services (Hardware, Software and Services) from approved suppliers across a broad IT Services portfolio Effective negotiation, compliant processing, goods receipting, on-time delivery and on-time payment of supplier invoices Manage and comply with company procurement purchasing order processes including order creation, item creation, goods receipting, back order reports, returns and renewals Work openly and collaboratively with Procurement functions, Sales and key stakeholders Proven experience in working with third party distribution supply chain Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery Coordinating inventory management with warehouse for hardware call offs Monitoring stock and escalating to suppliers and management as required Strong communication skills to support the Sales function Proven experience in application of attention to detail and overall diligence to identify and mitigate risk Develop and maintain internal and external relationships to become a trusted advisor Experience of inventory control, administration and processing requisitions Follow internal procurement operational process to record data Evidence additional cost savings achieved through effective negotiation at point of order to optimise margins and reduce operating costs Contribute to, maintain and accomplish team performance levels (KPI's) to consistently achieve internal departmental and business objectives Innovative to support, develop and optimise purchasing processes and tools Pro-Active approach to all areas of responsibility Able to work as part of a team and independently Align to Ricoh's core competencies and the department's own values Open to undertake self-paced, supported learning and training to upskill/cross skill and maintain IT Services knowledge and experience

You will ideally have


Proven relevant experience in a procurement function undertaking activities associated with purchasing from distributors / third party supply chain Proven experience of the purchase-to-pay order-processing lifecycle inclusive of clean order management and item creation processes Ideally the successful applicant will hold excellent knowledge and experience of IT Services resell, IT vendors, products and IT distribution channel Proven customer service experience with good interpersonal, analytical, negotiation and conflict resolution skills Excellent relationship management underpinned by being professional and confident in manner Ability to communicate effectively with internal/external stakeholders, suppliers, customers, peers, senior management and the wider business at all levels of seniority Good knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Oracle ERP system and capability to learn the use of other software applications inclusive of purchase-to-pay Commercial awareness Interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiating Ability to make decisions Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to situations Analytical and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Good organisational and time management skills Can remain calm under pressure

We receive a high volume of applications for our roles, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

In return for your commitment, you can expect


We're looking for individuals with values and causes, strengths and weaknesses, passions and ideas. Bring your unique energy, and we'll match it with opportunities to create the future.

In return for your commitment, we can offer you:

Flexible and hybrid working in line with role requirements An inclusive workplace Excellent package with solid basic, strong bonus and company benefits including: + A competitive holiday entitlement, two days special leave per annum for volunteering, additional holiday purchase scheme
+ Flexible retirement plan
+ Wellbeing schemes to support your physical, emotional and financial health including Employee Assistance Programme, financial protection, life cover and will writing, medical protection, gym, travel and retail discounts, and more.
+ Company car / car allowance (role-specific), cycle to work scheme
Career development and life-long learning opportunities Opportunity to join a global company

Life at Ricoh:

Ricoh's Core Values

Our values encourage us to constantly improve and contribute to the wellbeing of all stakeholders, including our customers, employees and society.



For our leaders, we deliver training and mentorship to ensure our managers can positively contribute to our company culture, with inclusive behaviours that are aligned to our values.

Be part of something bigger

Our approach to sustainability touches every part of our organisation: from manufacturing to distribution, business sites to recycling, and how we support our customers.



By working with Ricoh, you choose to work for a company that cares about its impact on the planet and takes steps to reduce it each year. We have a number of global sustainability accreditations. You can read more about our work toward the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals here.




We are an equal opportunities employer

We are an equal opportunities employer

We are open to discussing adjustments to the recruitment process if needed. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non-membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief.



Striving for inclusion and diversity isn't just the right thing to do. Diverse approaches, perspectives and experiences make us more innovative, lead to better decisions and help us better understand the needs of our customers.



To empower you to bring your full identity to work, we have employee-led affinity groups in LGBTQ+, gender and ethnicity that allow members to explore issues and challenges surrounding shared identities, experiences and beliefs.





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FUNCTION###

Procurement

LOCATION###

Northampton

CONTRACT TYPE###

Permanent

CLOSING DATE###

04-Nov-2025