Associate Procurement Professional / Assistant Buyer - Join Our Dynamic Team inDesford!
Are you a driven and meticulous procurement professional ready to take on a crucial role in a fast-paced, evolving environment? My client is looking for a talented individual to join their team in Desford and support the Procurement and Speciality Products Category areas. This is a hands-on Assistant Buyer position where your expertise will directly impact the business's success!
The OpportunityYou'll be working directly with one Buyer and two other Associate Procurement Professionals, as well as collaborating with various internal teams, including Administration. This role is a fantastic chance to utilise your extensive purchasing experience and develop your career.
Hours: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility offered on start and finish times.
Key Responsibilities (The Core of Your Role)You will oversee a comprehensive range of procurement activities, focusing on system interaction, supplier engagement, and project support:
- Supplier Management: Solicit, analyze, and present quotations and cost breakdowns. Update pricing records and manage critical supplier communications.
- System and Data Proficiency: Leverage your knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP preferred) to manage quotes, handle supplier issues, and ensure accurate data collection and analysis.
- Project Leadership: Lead and support resource projects, gathering essential data and quotations, and effectively presenting your findings.
- Procurement Cycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle, which includes: negotiating supplier contracts, evaluating bids, issuing purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and managing inventory levels.
- Compliance & Improvement: Ensure strict adherence to internal procurement procedures and industry best practices. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across QCLDM (Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management) metrics.
- Collaboration: Work in close partnership with the Site Buyer, contributing significantly to the wider Speciality Products and Site procurement teams.
Systems & Support
You'll be navigating a variety of systems crucial to the procurement function:
- Core Systems: Microsoft Office Suite and ERP system experience (SAP) are essential. Experience with Teamcenter for Change Notices is highly desirable.
- Other Platforms (Experience a Bonus): Power BI, PROcure, Glovia, STMS, Finance@Work, CICT, EPIX, CPI/BIQ, Supplier Connect, and Lognet.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Experience: 3+ years as an Assistant Buyer. Manufacturing purchasing/buyer experience is preferred, but not a must.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: A strong ability to collect, interpret, and act on procurement data to meet business goals.
- Analytically Thinking: Skilled at identifying root causes and resolving procurement-related challenges efficiently.
- Procurement Expertise: A deep understanding of procurement methods, systems, tools, regulations, and documentation standards.
- Project Management: Competent in managing and executing procurement-related projects from start to finish.
- Communication: Effective and professional communication skills for engaging with all stakeholders.
- Logistics Awareness: Knowledge of supply chain logistics and inventory management best practices.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a proactive, results-oriented professional with the required experience and are looking to join a team where you can truly drive continuous improvement and manage a vital category, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to join my client's team in Desford as an Associate Procurement Professional / Assistant Buyer!
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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