We’d love to hear from you if you have:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience working in a Procurement/Supplier Management function.
• MCIPS qualified or willing to work towards that qualification.
• Experience working with colleagues at all levels of an organisation.
• Passionate about Procurement and the commercial management of suppliers.
• A team player who also works independently and is a natural self-starter.
• Experience managing changing priorities and ambitious deadlines.
• Strong people skills able to influence others for whom supplier risk is not their ‘day job’.
• Financially savvy with an eye for detail, able to review the budget versus cost incurred and challenge colleagues on this where needed.

Desirable:

• Enthusiastic personality, optimistic in mindset and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Likes people and has a talent for building rapport and creating excellent working environments.
• Someone who is action orientated, has great energy and drive.
• An extremely strong work ethic and has huge determination to succeed.
• Adaptable to task at hand and has a willingness to roll up their sleeves and ‘get things done’.
• Good judgement and applies ‘common sense’ when problem solving.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Good Excel skills.
• Self-sufficiency, you’ll be required to take ownership and won’t be micromanaged.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.

Rewards that reflect your value, what’s in it for you?

At Tandem, your hard work is rewarded in many ways, and we have an enhanced employee benefits package on offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday.
• An additional day off for a ‘celebration day’ including, but not limited to, birthdays, weddings, religious holidays, graduations etc.
• Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday a year.
• Healthcare cash plan through Westfield Health.
• Life Assurance at 3 x salary.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme and a free helmet.
• Salary sacrifice Pension contribution*, 4% employee contributions matched with 4% Tandem contribution (*Subject to salary eligibility).
• Smart Tech scheme (buy goods with 0% interest).
• 10% discount on solar panels.
• Tandem Hub for treats, cash back and discounts on UK retailers.
• 2 days per year paid volunteering.
• Free cereal, snacks and drinks in all offices.
• Quarterly team social budgets.

Please note, some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria, such as passing your probation.

Our Green Deal: Your Impact Amplified

A little welcome gift from us to you, we’ll plant a tree in the Tandem Grove and you can enter into our “Green Deal” below:

• Volunteer 14.25 hours a year for charity > receive a half day on a Friday.
• Take part in a fundraising event > Tandem will match up to £200 a year.
• Have renewable energy at home > receive an additional 1-day annual leave.
• Drive an electric car > receive £500 towards a home charger.
• Use public transport or have a low emissions/hybrid car > entry into a £200 prize draw.
• Sign up to cycle to work scheme > receive £30 voucher for a cycling helmet.

Ready to make your mark?

Apply now and let's pave the way to a more sustainable world, together. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. We will close adverts once we have received enough applications so please apply asap if you’re interested in the role.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at Tandem works primarily on a direct sourcing model and does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list. We are not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company. You can find our Applicant Privacy Policy on our Careers page.

Tandem is an equal opportunity employer

Tandem is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to meeting our responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010). We respect the diverse experience and talents that every individual brings to our Company, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Please be aware that background checking (including credit, criminal records and CIFAS Internal Fraud Database Checks) form part of our recruitment process. We will adhere to our duties under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.