Nottingham (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 p/a (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Private Healthcare, Pension, 25 days holiday rising to 30 over 5 years, Group Life Insurance, Income Protection, Gym Discounts, Employee of the Quarter, Employee Referral program and many more
Are you an organised and commercially minded Supply Chain or Procurement professional looking for your next opportunity? We're looking for a Supply Chain Specialist to join our Operations team in Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting procurement, supplier relationships and commercial operations within a fast-paced technology business.
At XMA, technology is only part of the story. Our success is built on talented people who are passionate about making a difference for customers, communities, and each other. For over 40 years, we've helped organisations across the UK unlock the power of technology. Today, we're one of the UK's leading independent technology partners, delivering innovative solutions that drive real-world outcomes across the public and private sectors. We believe in empowering our people to grow, challenge themselves, and achieve their ambitions. When you join XMA, you'll be part of a collaborative team where ideas are valued, development is encouraged, and your contribution has a genuine impact.
Together, we turn ambition into achievement.
What you'll be doing: Supply Chain Specialist
Managing purchasing and procurement administration activities.
Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Negotiating pricing, lead times and commercial terms with suppliers.
Supporting customer quotations, pricing requests and bid submissions.
Processing stock holding and purchasing agreements.
Monitoring inventory and helping reduce excess or obsolete stock.
Supporting supplier onboarding and ensuring compliance with procurement processes.
Working collaboratively with Sales, Finance, Vendor Management and Operations teams.
Identifying opportunities to improve margins, supplier performance and operational efficiency.
Supporting rebate recovery, cost-saving initiatives and ESG objectives.
What we're looking for: Supply Chain Specialist
We're looking for someone who is organised, eager to learn and enjoys building relationships with both internal teams and suppliers.
Ideally, you'll have:
Some experience in a procurement, purchasing, supply chain, customer service, sales support or commercial administration role.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with experience using ERP or purchasing systems being an advantage but not essential.
A willingness to learn procurement processes, supplier management and commercial best practices.
A positive, team-focused attitude with a desire to develop your career within supply chain and procurement.
You'll also be highly organised, commercially aware and enjoy working collaboratively across different teams.
Inclusion at XMA
At XMA, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to be their authentic selves. We foster an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, caring responsibilities, socioeconomic background or any other aspect of their identity. Our goal is to ensure every employee has the opportunity to grow, contribute and succeed in an environment built on fairness, respect and belonging.
We know that creating an inclusive workplace is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to listening, learning and taking meaningful action to ensure all our people can achieve their full potential.
Disability Confident Leader
Government's Disability Confident scheme. This reflects our commitment to removing barriers and ensuring disabled people have equal opportunities to join, develop and progress within our organisation.
As part of this commitment, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, offering an interview to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.
We will always consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure candidates and colleagues can fully participate and perform at their best. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us at
[email protected] , and we will be happy to support you.
Keywords: Supply Chain Specialist, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Administrator, Supply Chain Administrator, stock management, Microsoft Excel, Buying Assistant
