Procurement & Asset Planner

Job Purpose 

The core Mimecast service is provisioned through a hybrid of server types located in numerous data centres across in 4 different countries. We’re looking for somebody to support the procurement function of all aspects of the core service (including the procurement of hardware, data centre space, power, bandwidth etc) which would include the maintenance of a detailed asset management and refresh programme.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conferring with vendors to obtain product information such as price, availability and delivery schedule

• Determining method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid
• Prepares purchase orders
• Maintains procurement records such as items purchased, costs, delivery and inventories
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with vendors to determine sources of trouble and take corrective action
• Approves invoices for payment

• Expedites delivery of orders


Desirable

• Degree or equivalent
• Proven experience in a fast growing IT services organisation

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience in a purchasing role (experience with managing key vendors)
• Highly numerate with attention to detail
• Ability to manage several priorities at any point