Associate Procurement Professional

Pay: Up to £29.56 p/h
Contract: 12 months (strong likelihood of extension)
Start: ASAP
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:00 (flexibility on start/finish times)
Working pattern: Fully onsite (5 days)

About the Role

We\’re seeking an experienced Associate Procurement Professional to join our Procurement team in Desford. This position is ideal for a confident Assistant Buyer with strong purchasing expertise who enjoys driving projects, solving supplier issues, and using data to inform decisions.

You’ll be stepping into a key role supporting our ongoing procurement activities, taking forward responsibilities from a team member transitioning to a new project. This is a hands‑on opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative team environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing day-to-day purchasing activities with precision and attention to detail.

• Supporting supplier issue resolution, managing quotes, and ensuring smooth supply chain interactions.

• Contributing to resource and procurement projects by gathering data, obtaining quotations, and presenting findings.

• Leading elements of procurement projects with confidence and clear communication.

• Working closely with a Buyer, two Associate Procurement Professionals, and cross‑functional teams including administration.

What We’re Looking For

Top Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience as an Assistant Buyer (manufacturing sector preferred but not essential).

• Strong data‑driven mindset – able to collect, analyse, and act on procurement data.

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, including root‑cause identification.

• Solid project management capability from initiation to delivery.

• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate.

Systems Experience:

• Microsoft Office

• ERP systems (preferably SAP)

• Teamcenter

Qualifications:

• Degree not essential.

• Purchasing qualifications such as CIPS are desirable.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to join an established procurement team with varied, meaningful work.

• Involvement in upcoming resource and procurement projects.

• A role where your analytical skills and project leadership will directly influence outcomes.