Procurement Specialist

Innova Solutions; Desford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking an Associate Procurement Professional in Desford, UK to manage production orders, maintain pricing in purchasing systems, and ensure timely payments. The role supports NPI programs and continuous compliance while building strong supplier relationships and data-driven insights across QCLDM functions.

You will work with Buyers and cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements, extract data for reporting, and contribute to strategic procurement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the purchasing process including supplier onboarding and RFQ.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to gather and analyse data to support strategic decisions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Power BI and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Generate and manage production contracts and purchase orders.
• Update purchasing systems with current pricing.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payments.
• Oversee material delivery for NPI programs.
• Extract data and generate reports for operational support.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Purchasing process

Data analysis

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Project management

Supplier onboarding

Inventory flow

Education

Degree in Business/Math/Supply Chain/Finance

Tools

ERP Systems

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Associate Procurement Professional

Location: Desford UK

12 months

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 organizational 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.

Top Candidate Will Also Have some of the following skills/experience:

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related discipline Experience in a similar role or a strong portfolio showcasing expertise.