PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR – (INDIRECTS)
7 MONTHS FTC
SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN (ONSITE)
COMPETITIVE SALARY
Progress Rail is looking to recruit a Procurement Administrator to deliver added value (cost savings, efficiencies) performance and quality improvements, reduce risks with material supply and support related corporate goals through our external supply chain.
The successful candidate will assist with purchasing goods and services that support the operations of the business but are not directly included in the products or services sold. This can include office supplies, maintenance services, software and anything else needed for the day to day operations of the business. The role of the procurement support is to manage expenses and ensure the efficient operation of the business without directly affecting the production process.
THE ROLE:
As a Procurement Administrator, you will be required to:
* Review and support with the current setup of our Coupa system and working with the Indirect Lead to deep dive and determine best practice for the system to work with us and internal stakeholders raising orders
* Purchase of indirect products and services in support of business operations
* Review indirect spend and requisitions ensuring application of procurement processes
* Support the setting up of the new contract management system (Avetta) for all site contractors
* Assist with updating our approved supplier system
* Liaise with suppliers for required documentation and certification
* Support the finance team with any invoice queries
* Create and manage a live on hire report of all plant, machinery, tooling etc we have on hire at all our sites to control spend
* Assist with setting up the approved supplier system with supplier scope of supply to provide a robust, user friendly supplier system for all stakeholders
* Continually strive to reduce the costs within the process
* Escalate supply issues (internal or external) to Team Lead
* Ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Procurement Administrator:
* MRP/ERP experience (beneficial)
* Competent IT skills, Excel, VLOOKUPS etc
* Strong numeracy and literacy skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Previous experience working with suppliers
* Highly motivated – able to work as part of a team as well as the initiative to work alone as and when required
* Effective time management – able to work within tight timescales in line with production requirements/needs
* Flexibility to move between sites if required
BENEFITS:
* 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
* Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
* As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
* Access to employee discounts hub
* Discounted healthcare cash plan
* Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
* Various employee recognition schemes
ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.
Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.
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