Job Description

REPORTS TO

SOLUTIONS TEAM MANAGER

DMS is a global leader in video collaboration and custom AV. We specialise in high quality solutions tailored for customer requirements. We have a team of highly skilled certified engineers and project managers offering an individualised service to customers.

As Procurement Manager you will be responsible for supply chain management of both hardware supply and subcontractor services from Service Partners, obtaining pricing for bills of materials, negotiating with vendors and ensuring that supplier quotes are accurate and correct before being submitted to the quoting team. You will work with the Accounts department and manage supplier payment terms to ensure they align with customer payment terms for cash flow considerations. You'll be responsible for the following: setting up and managing supply chains for international hardware supply and dealing with onboarding, pricing and service levels for international subcontractors/Service Partners as a procured service. You will provide pricing support throughout the sales process, placing purchase orders as and when required, ensuring that any equipment priced matches the Bill of Materials required for each proposal, identifying and finding new suppliers when necessary, and creating and collating general manufacturer price lists wherever possible to speed up the quotation process. The Procurement Manager will assist the generation of sales for AV systems through developing and maintaining supplier relationships both for hardware and Service Partner services and expanding the company's current supplier base. You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills with a strong attention to detail and methodical work ethic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

? Setting up and maintaining international supply chains of both hardware and subcontract services

? Dealing with the procurement of hardware

? Dealing with the procurement of services from Service Partners

? Negotiating contracts with suppliers and managing payment terms

? Requesting pricing from suppliers and following up when necessary

? Updating the team about any product delays or problems with suppliers

? Presenting cost analysis

? Maintaining records of supplier contracts

? Staying up-to-date with industry trends

? Maintaining strong relationships with vendors

? Any other duties as outlined by your manager / SMT.

COMPETENCIES

? Highly organised

? Methodical

? Confident communicator

? IT literacy

? Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

? Third level qualification in business administration/purchasing/logistics or similar

? 5 years+ experience working in a purchasing office / role

? Experience working with international partners and clients

? Management experience would be an advantage

? Experience within an AV related industry would be an advantage.

LOCATION

In person role, hybrid working considered.

? UK based, right to work in UK required

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,011.12-49,746.33 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Antrim BT41 3SF