Job Title: Facility Procurement Professional Location: Peterlee, UK Hours: 36.5 per week Travel: Up to 5% Job Purpose As a Facility Procurement Professional, you will support supply-related activities to ensure a seamless, efficient, and integrated procurement function within the facility. You will play a key role in driving operational excellence by aligning procurement strategies with facility needs and maintaining a resilient flow of materials and services. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of a lean, responsive, and resilient flow of materials and services from source to dock and other required points. Identify opportunities for cost reduction, inventory optimisation, and quality improvement. Assess business proposals for accuracy and risk, collaborating with internal teams to deliver effective solutions. Operate and monitor procurement functions to meet targets related to cost, quality, responsiveness, and lean operations. Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve facility-specific supply issues. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement and supply chain functions. What You Will Bring Data-Driven Decision Making Apply structured, data-driven approaches to decision-making. Distinguish between meaningful insights and irrelevant data. Gather, organise, and interpret relevant data to support decisions. Contribute to the selection and use of KPIs and performance metrics. Use standard data collection and evaluation tools effectively. Analytical Thinking Clearly define problems and assess their impact. Compare alternative solutions systematically. Identify key stakeholders, forces, and events influencing outcomes. Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) Support the development of material requirements and cost estimates. Use scheduling and inventory systems to manage demand and supply. Analyse orders to provide accurate quotes and delivery timelines. Supplier Management (Manufacturing) Carry out routine supplier management activities in line with procedures. Maintain supplier records using electronic systems and tools. Resolve routine supplier issues and escalate complex matters appropriately. Ensure supplier performance meets delivery and quality expectations. Supply Chain Management Participate in supply chain analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Support integration of supplier and partner transactions. Contribute to specific areas of the supply chain process. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with SAP and/or MACH1 systems. Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing environments. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Why Join Us? You will be part of a dynamic team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement, with opportunities to develop your skills in procurement and supply chain management within a supportive environment.