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.