IT Hardware Buyer

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Your future role within QRT:

We are seeking an IT Hardware Buyer based in London to support procurement operations, focusing on sourcing, purchasing, and managing IT hardware deliveries. The role involves requesting and reviewing supplier quotes, placing orders through a procurement system, and overseeing logistics for global deliveries. You will also ensure proper receipt of goods and resolve invoice-related inquiries in coordination with the Accounts Payable team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Requesting and Reviewing Supplier Quotes:
  • Manage the process of requesting quotes from suppliers for IT hardware purchases, ensuring competitive or pre agreed pricing is supplied.
  • Review quotes to identify the best value for the business, considering price, delivery time, and quality.
  • Maintain positive relationships with suppliers to facilitate ongoing negotiations and timely responses to quote requests.
  • Process necessary agreements and approvals for procurement.

• Order Management

• Place purchase orders through the procurement system, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Ensure accuracy in product specifications, quantities, and pricing.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align purchases with project timelines.

• Managing Deliveries and ETA Reporting:

• Track and manage the delivery of orders, ensuring equipment is shipped to various global locations in line with ETA’s.
• Monitor and report on ETA’s for deliveries, providing regular updates to relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Address any delivery delays or issues by liaising with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure on-time arrival of goods.
• Assist with inbound requests for goods receipt where necessary.

• Receipting Goods in a Timely Manner:
  • Ensure goods are properly receipted in the procurement system to close the procurement cycle.
  • Work closely with internal teams to confirm delivery and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Support the resolution of invoice-related issues, such as pricing discrepancies or incorrect billing.
    

Your present skillset:

• Experience: 3-4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related field, ideally with exposure to IT hardware buying.
• Procurement Systems: Experience with procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, SAP, or similar) is highly desirable and excellent analytical skills (Excel).
• Supplier Management: Experience in requesting quotes, reviewing supplier offers, and placing orders with vendors.
• Logistics Coordination: Knowledge of managing global deliveries and tracking orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, particularly when reviewing quotes, placing orders, and tracking goods.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills for engaging with suppliers and internal teams.
• Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve invoice-related discrepancies or procurement issues.
• Prioritisation: Diligent in managing workloads and priorities.
• Growth: Desire to develop skills across procurement functions.

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.