Job title: Buyer

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 training@xma.co.uk, we will be happy to action your requests.

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