Procurement Assistant

PE Global is recruiting a Procurement Assistant for our global manufacturing client based in Desford. The role is an initial 12-month contract and the rate for this role is £19.12 PAYE or £26.18 Umbrella p/hour.

Responsibilities

• Solicit supplier quotations, analyse cost breakdowns, update pricing records, and manage supplier communications.
• Ensure adherence to internal procurement procedures and industry best practices.
• Lead and support resource projects, resolve procurement challenges, and address invoice-related discrepancies.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding processes and foster strong, ongoing vendor relationships.
• Work in close partnership with the Site Buyer and contribute to the wider Specialty Products and Site procurement teams.
• Leverage Team Centre for Change Notices and navigate various systems including Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, PROcure, Glovia, STMS, Finance@Work, CICT, EPIX, CPI/BIQ, Supplier Connect, and Lognet.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance across quality, cost, logistics, development, and management (QCLDM) metrics.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle: negotiating supplier contracts, evaluating bids, issuing purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and managing inventory levels.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement documentation and uphold compliance standards.

Requirements

• Ability to collect, interpret, and act on procurement data to meet business goals.
• Skilled in identifying root causes and solving procurement-related challenges.
• Competent in managing and executing procurement-related projects from start to finish.
• Manufacturing purchasing/buyer experience preferred but not a must.
• Purchasing specific qualifications desirable such as CIPS

Please note PE Global cannot assist with visa sponsorship, candidates need the full right to live and work within the UK for at least the next 12 months.