Role: IT Purchasing, Contracts & Administrative Executive
Contract: Permanent
Location: Nottingham/London
Recruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton
Are you ready to make a difference? At Boots, we’re on the lookout for a proactive
IT Purchasing, Contracts & Administrative Executive to join our dynamic Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the efficiency of our IT operations.
In this role, you will report to the No7 Portfolio Manager and work closely with our IT teams across Boots Business Services and the No7 platform. Your expertise will drive efficient IT procurement processes, manage vendor relationships, and ensure smooth administrative coordination.
What you’ll be doing:-
Monitor and track vendor setup processes to ensure timely approvals for transactions.
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Coordinate with internal stakeholders and legal teams to review and process contract paperwork.
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Manage end-to-end purchase order processing, including creating, reviewing, validating, and routing POs to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely approval.
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Manage the timely renewal of software certificates by tracking expiration dates, coordinating with internal teams.
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Oversee hardware order management, tracking requests and ensuring timely fulfilment.
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Supporting portfolio analysis by ensuring compliance with governance compliance.
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Collaborate with the finance team to resolve invoicing queries and ensure timely issue resolution.
What you’ll need to have (our must-haves):-
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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A problem-solving attitude with a keen eye for detail.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
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Proven stakeholder management skills with a strong ability to build relationships.
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Previous experience with SAP accounting modules or Sage.
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Experience in IT contract administration would be advantageous.
It would be great if you also have:-
A background in IT procurement or vendor management.
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Familiarity with compliance and governance processes.
Where your brilliance can take you:
At Boots, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. Your contributions will not only impact our team but also enhance the experience of our customers and colleagues.
Rewards designed for you:-
Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)
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Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
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Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
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Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.
A bit about us:
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Be brilliant with Boots.
