Associate Procurement Professional

Construction, Property and Engineering; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE seeks an Associate Procurement Professional in Desford with hybrid work (3 days in office: Mon, Wed, Fri). The role covers day-to-day procurement tasks, supplier relationships, and resolving invoice issues in a global logistics environment.

The position involves driving process improvements, including automation and AI tools, with up to 10% travel within the UK or Europe. Requires 2+ years in procurement and strong negotiation and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in procurement, logistics or supply chain.
• Strong negotiation, data analysis and sourcing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365; Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supplier & Order Management: Manage supplier relationships, support sourcing, handle new part setups, and negotiate solutions.
• Data & Problem Solving: Conduct data analysis, resolve invoice grief, and improve metrics.
• Process Improvement: Drive automation, and support safety, compliance, and lean procedures.
• Travel: Up to 10% UK or European travel for supplier or customer visits, as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Sourcing experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power BI

Job description

Associate Procurement Professional

Location: Desford (Hybrid - 3 days in office: Mon, Wed, Fri)

Pay Rate: Up to £16.65 per hour

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Likely to extend)

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible start/finish times available)

Role Overview

Join a global logistics environment as an Associate Procurement Professional. This role handles day-to-day procurement tasks, resolves invoice issues, manages supplier relationships, and drives continuous process improvements, including opportunities to work with AI tools and business automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier & Order Management: Manage supplier relationships, support sourcing, handle new part setups, and negotiate solutions.
• Data & Problem Solving: Conduct data analysis, resolve invoice grief, and improve operational metrics.
• Process Improvement: Participate in project management initiatives, drive automation, and support safety, compliance, and lean procedures.
• Travel: Up to 10% UK or European travel for supplier or customer visits, as required.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience or strong awareness in Procurement, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• Top Skills: Strong negotiation skills, data analysis, and sourcing experience.
• Software: Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint). Power BI experience is advantageous.
• Soft Skills: Self-driven team player with initiative and strong analytical thinking.
• Travel/Location: Located within reasonable commuting distance to Desford or able to relocate.

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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