Job Description
Job Title: Procurement Professional
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Hourly Rate: £24.30
Duration: 12 months – VERY likely to extend!
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Flexible Working: Options available in line with business needs.
About Us:
We are a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Our Peterborough facility plays a key role in developing and producing industrial engines. Join us and help create innovative, sustainable solutions that have a lasting impact across the globe.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process requisitions and support purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost analysis, and contract/order generation.
* Perform analysis and maintenance of assigned processes, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
* Assist internal customers and support proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
* Coordinate and report on procurement activities supporting R&D or capital projects.
* Research and assess potential suppliers, recommending the best options for timely project delivery.
* Represent the Prototype Procurement team in meetings with internal customers and suppliers, ensuring smooth project progress and issue resolution.
* Address supplier grievances and payment issues to ensure smooth purchase order processing.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Customer-focused with great attention to detail and a disciplined approach to work.
* High level of accuracy and self-checking strategies to maintain work quality.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with MRP systems.
* Good understanding of industry purchasing practices and B2B environments.
* Analytical thinking with the ability to identify and resolve organizational problems.
* Previous experience in a Purchasing/Supply Chain role.
Desired (not essential):
* CIPS Qualification.
If you have the relevant skills and experience, we want to hear from you! Please apply with your CV, demonstrating how your qualifications match the outlined criteria.