Procurement & Partnerships Coordinator

Our marketing team works closely with all departments across the Aerial Direct Group to support and deliver their marketing goals. From campaign planning and brand development to content creation and communications, the team provides collaborative support that helps drive growth, engagement, and consistency across the business.

The Procurement & Partnerships Executive is responsible for supporting the commercial performance of the

business through effective supplier relationship management, product coordination, stock oversight,

and cross-functional support across marketing and sales.

This role plays a key part in managing vendor relationships, negotiating pricing and promotional

opportunities, coordinating product and stock processes, and ensuring accurate product information

and availability across internal systems and websites. The position requires a highly organised,

commercially aware, and personable individual who is confident communicating with suppliers,

internal teams, and stakeholders.

What do we offer?

• Holiday rising with each year of service

• Your Birthday Off - after all it's the most important day of the year!
• Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Access to Perkbox platform
• Free eye tests & support towards glasses
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential Wellbeing Support
• Regular events and activities throughout the year including our famous Christmas Party & Employee Awards!
• Company pension scheme

You'll get involved in:

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Negotiate pricing, discounts, promotional support, and commercial opportunities
• Liaise with suppliers regarding product availability, lead times, and stock issues
• Support the sourcing and purchasing of stock across the business
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues where required

Product & Commercial Coordination

• Work closely with Marketing and Sales teams to support product promotions and campaigns
• Coordinate product launches, promotional products, and supplier-funded activity
• Maintain accurate product and pricing information across internal systems and websites
• Support product positioning and availability to maximise commercial performance

Stock & Purchasing Administration

• Manage purchasing and stock ordering processes
• Maintain responsibility for dispatched and awaiting trackers within in house CRM
• Liaise with Sales Managers regarding stock volumes and product availability
• Coordinate stock fulfilment processes with third-party services and stock holdings
• Process returns and swaps in line with company Terms & Conditions
• Maintain accurate records and reporting for returns, stock movement, and product analysis

Systems & Administration

• Manage and respond to queries within the stock email inbox
• Maintain and update stock-related tasks within Evolution
• Ensure all product, stock, and supplier records are accurate and up to date
• Produce reports and analysis relating to stock, returns, supplier activity, and product performance

Ideally, you'll have experience of:

• Supporting promotional activity or product lifecycle process
• Exposure to stock management, order processing, or inventory systems
• Previous experience in purchasing, product coordination, commercial support, or supplier management
• Confident negotiating with suppliers and external partners
• Highly organised with strong administrative abilities

Who are we?
We exist to enable our customers to have the conversations that matter. We do this through effective partnerships and a great customer experience.

Working at Aerial Direct offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional environment where your contribution is recognised and valued. We believe in giving our employees the tools, training, and support they need to succeed, while providing opportunities to develop new skills and grow within the business. You'll work on a variety of tasks, collaborate with different teams across the organisation, and play an important role in the day-to-day success of the company.

We are proud to be one of the UK's leading independent providers of telecommunications. We are equally as proud of our employees who have helped us become one of the largest O2 partners in the UK.

Our Process

Step 1: Is there a fit? You'll have a chat with our Talent Acquisition team, talk through your past experiences and what it is you're looking for from your career

Step 2: Meet with your would-be manager, our Marketing Director, and a member of the team to talk through your motivations, whilst also getting a feeling for Aerial Direct. You'll run through a few scenario based questions, and get the opportunity to ask anything you'd like to learn about.

Step 3: If it looks like a good fit from both sides, we'll be looking to make you an offer!

Our Values:

All: We are one team enabling each other and the business to thrive

Elite: We will be the very best that we can be for our customers and our colleagues

Respectful: We show respect for our environment, our people and above all else, our customers

Impeccable: We will deliver the best customer experience and service in all we do

Agile: We're always looking to be one step ahead, quick to move, and to anticipate our customers' needs

Limitless: We seek continuous improvement in order to grow and develop the business