Procurement Support

Associate Procurement Professional

Location: Desford (hybrid)

Length: 12 months

Rate: £23.80/hr Umbrella – inside IR35

Role Definition

As a Procurement Professional, you will be responsible for processing requisitions and sourcing suppliers for the facility, selecting those with the best quality at a competitive price. You will provide support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analysis and contract/purchase order generation.

This role has a large impact on the facility so we are seeking somebody with the ability to communicate effectively with all teams, with great attention to detail, willingness to learn and a positive and motivated attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing improvement plans to support buyers & professionals related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations.
• Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
• Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.

Skills required:

• Data analytics: ability to understand and manage data; knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis
• Procurement: Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business.
• Excellent communicator: ability to clearly and confidently communicate with all parties; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.
• Data-driven decision making: Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System: Knowledge of the features, functions and operations of a specific procurement system; ability to develop and use tools, techniques, and practices for a specific procurement application.
• Purchasing Tasks and Activities & Logistics Management
• Attention to detail and ability to take accountability
• Degree or equivalent experience (desirable)

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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