Procurement Associate

Aston Carter; Desford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Procurement Professional to join our Purchasing team. You will manage requisitions, raise orders, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues, ensuring timely delivery and compliance within a contract setting.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, familiarity with ERP and BI tools, and the ability to support New Product Introduction and audits while building strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Understanding of purchasing process including RFQ and receipt of goods.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Data gathering and analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Familiarity with ERP, BI tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage production contract and single purchase orders.
• Update and maintain purchasing systems with pricing details.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
• Oversee delivery of materials for NPI programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits as needed.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers.
• Provide data to Buyers for QCLDM insights.
• Support strategic purchasing initiatives with analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.
• Extract data from internal systems and generate reports.

Skills

procurement

supply chain

sourcing

manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

ERP Systems

Job description

Description

The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Associate Procurement Professional to join our dynamic Purchasing team. This pivotal role demands exceptional attention to detail, energy, expertise, and dedication. As an Associate Procurement Professional, you will provide comprehensive support to the facility's Purchasing function, managing requisitions, raising orders, and collaborating with Suppliers along with internal departments to address and resolve issues.

This position is integral to the team, facilitating the procurement of vital materials and services essential for the smooth operation of the facility. Your contributions will be key in driving operational excellence and nurturing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Generate and manage both production contract and single definite purchase orders to fulfil business requirements.
• Update and maintain purchasing systems with accurate and up-to-date pricing details.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payment processing.
• Oversee the delivery of materials to support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Ensure continuous compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audit assessments as needed.
• Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers.
• Provide accurate data to assist Buyers and professionals in areas such as Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to ensure efficient operations.
• Perform analytical and administrative tasks to support purchasing-related strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with Purchasing and cross-functional teams to understand and meet customer requirements.
• Extract data from internal systems and generate various reports for operational support.

What You Will Have

• Good understanding of the purchasing process, including supplier selection and onboarding, Request for Quotation (RFQ), and receipt of goods.
• Strong problem-solving skills paired with exceptional attention to detail.
• Skilled in gathering and analysing data to support strategic business decisions and align with organisational objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI, ERP Systems, and similar applications.
• Foundational knowledge of project management principles to effectively plan, organize, monitor, and manage workload ensuring successful project execution.
• Understanding of the operational aspects of goods and materials movement; capable of anticipating, managing, and optimizing the flow of supplies and inventory.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Presenting technical results clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Working with teams across departments to achieve data-driven goals.
• Curiosity: A passion for exploring datasets and asking the right questions.

Skills

• procurement
• supply chain
• sourcing
• manufacturing

Job Title: Procurement Associate

Location: Desford, UK

Rate/Salary: 17.00 - 20.00 GBP Hourly

Job Type: Contract