Associate Procurement Professional - Desford (Onsite, Full Time)
Pay: Up to £29.56 p/h
Contract: 12 months (strong likelihood of extension)
Start: ASAP
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00 (flexibility on start/finish times)
Working pattern: Fully onsite (5 days)
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced Associate Procurement Professional to join our Procurement team in Desford. This position is ideal for a confident Assistant Buyer with strong purchasing expertise who enjoys driving projects, solving supplier issues, and using data to inform decisions.
You'll be stepping into a key role supporting our ongoing procurement activities, taking forward responsibilities from a team member transitioning to a new project. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative team environment.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing day-to-day purchasing activities with precision and attention to detail.
* Supporting supplier issue resolution, managing quotes, and ensuring smooth supply chain interactions.
* Contributing to resource and procurement projects by gathering data, obtaining quotations, and presenting findings.
* Leading elements of procurement projects with confidence and clear communication.
* Working closely with a Buyer, two Associate Procurement Professionals, and cross-functional teams including administration.
What We're Looking For
Top Skills & Experience:
* 3+ years' experience as an Assistant Buyer (manufacturing sector preferred but not essential).
* Strong data-driven mindset - able to collect, analyse, and act on procurement data.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause identification.
* Solid project management capability from initiation to delivery.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate.
Systems Experience:
* Microsoft Office
* ERP systems (preferably SAP)
* Teamcenter
Qualifications:
* Degree not essential.
* Purchasing qualifications such as CIPS are desirable.
Why This Role?
* Opportunity to join an established procurement team with varied, meaningful work.
* Involvement in upcoming resource and procurement projects.
* A role where your analytical skills and project leadership will directly influence outcomes.
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