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Location: Warrington, Birchwood
Salary: 21.70 per hour (PAYE)
Contract: 12 months - Potential for Full-Time Employment
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Flexible start/finish times)
Hybrid Working: Three days onsite (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
Role Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Professional to join a dynamic and fast-paced team. This role provides a high level of autonomy, allowing the successful candidate to manage procurement activities, build strong supplier relationships, and contribute to the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of procurement operations.
The position involves managing multiple commodities, working closely with suppliers and category managers in both the UK and internationally. The role is well-suited to individuals who excel in a fast-moving environment, possess strong analytical skills, and are comfortable making data-driven procurement decisions.
With the potential for long-term career progression, exposure to large-scale projects, and involvement in multiple facilities, this role presents a strong opportunity for professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Manage procurement activities across multiple commodities, ensuring cost efficiency and timely supply.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve cost and payment issues.
Utilize SAP S/4HANA (desirable) and Workday for procurement operations and reporting.
Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and formulas, to support procurement decisions.
Prepare reports and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost savings.
Operate effectively in a highly dynamic, aftermarket environment, responding to changing priorities.
Candidate Profile
Procurement or purchasing experience within manufacturing, food, clothing, or any structured purchasing environment.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables and formulas.
Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate data and make informed procurement decisions.
Highly adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Why Join This Team?
Exposure to a diverse range of procurement activities across multiple facilities.
Hybrid working model with flexibility around onsite requirements.
Strong potential for career progression within a large organization.
Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional seeking a challenging and rewarding position in a high-performing team.
Applications are now open or email for an informal chat
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
