Assocaite Procurement Professional

Associate Procurement Professional

Location: Desford | Department: Procurement & Specialty Products | Type: Full-Time

Salary: £nogetiable depending on Salary – Inside IR35

Hours: 08:00am – 16:00pm Monday – Friday Flexibile start / finish times

We're looking for a talented Associate Procurement Professional to join our dynamic team and play a key role in supporting the Procurement and Specialty Products Category areas. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a measurable impact across the supply chain.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Request and evaluate supplier quotations, conduct cost analysis, maintain pricing records, and manage supplier communications.
• Ensure procurement activities follow internal procedures and industry best practices.
• Lead and support sourcing projects, troubleshoot procurement challenges, and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding and build strong, lasting vendor relationships.
• Work closely with the Site Buyer and contribute to broader procurement initiatives across the business.
• Use a range of systems including Microsoft Office, Power BI, PROcure, Glovia, and others to support day-to-day operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM).
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle—from contract negotiation and bid evaluation to purchase order issuance and inventory monitoring.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and support compliance efforts.

Additional Involvement

• Provide cover for the Legacy/Service Buyer during absences.
• Support the Direct Procurement team in preparing for internal and external audits.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with the following strengths:

• Analytical mindset – skilled in interpreting data and solving procurement challenges.
• Strong communicator – able to present information clearly and confidently to all stakeholders.
• Organised and detail-focused – adept at managing multiple tasks and maintaining high documentation standards.
• Project management capability – able to take procurement projects from concept through to completion.
• Procurement know-how – familiar with procurement systems, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Tech-savvy – comfortable using various digital tools and quick to learn new systems.
• Logistics awareness – understanding of inventory and supply chain coordination.