Associate Procurement Professional

Are you ready to be the "engine room" of the purchasing function for a large global manufacturer? This role provides a unique chance to join an established and highly cohesive procurement team while gaining exposure to a newly implemented purchasing system. With a major MAC One / SAP implementation planned, you will have the rare opportunity to learn SAP from the ground up and contribute to a major business transformation. This is a strong learning and development opportunity within a critical function that supports the day-to-day effectiveness of the procurement department.

Role Overview

Job Title: Associate Procurement Professional

Location: Desford, UK.

Pay Rate: Up to £19.45 per hour.

Contract Duration: 12 months

Working Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm, or 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Key Responsibilities

You will generate and manage both production contract and single definite purchase orders to fulfil business requirements.

You will be raising purchase orders as part of the daily operations.

You will liaise with suppliers regarding material deliveries for prototype and engineering requirements.

You will oversee the delivery of materials to support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.

You will manage invoice queries and discrepancies.

You will resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payment processing.

You will update and maintain purchasing systems with accurate and up-to-date pricing details.

You will provide accurate data to assist Buyers and professionals in areas such as Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to ensure efficient operations.

You will ensure continuous compliance with organisational and regulatory requirements and assist with internal and external audit assessments as needed.

What We Are Looking For

Experience in a purchasing, procurement, purchasing administration, or similar administrative environment.

Administrative experience involving purchasing, procurement, ordering, invoices, or similar transaction activities.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

The ability to follow compliance-driven processes and procedures.

Proficiency in Power BI, ERP Systems, and similar applications is required

Experience in manufacturing environments, automotive, aerospace, rail, or service industries is preferred.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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