Details:
- Salary: £350 - 358 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Warwick Warwickshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Rate: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Overview
We are looking for an experienced procurement professional to manage suppliers, drive sourcing activities, and support procurement operations within a manufacturing and engineering environment. This role requires a highly analytical individual who can work independently, solve problems, and improve processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage supplier relationships, sourcing activities, and commercial negotiations
* Ensure Purchase Orders (POs) are issued accurately and on time
* Resolve supplier, invoice, and payment issues
* Support supplier performance, evaluation, and development activities
* Produce procurement analysis, reports, and KPI tracking
* Drive process improvements and ensure procurement compliance
* Work closely with internal stakeholders to support business requirements
Essential Experience
* 5+ years' experience in Direct Procurement
* Strong SAP procurement experience
* Advanced Excel skills and confidence handling large volumes of data
* Experience using Power BI for reporting and analysis
* Supplier management and negotiation experience
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Desirable Experience
* Aerospace, defence, energy, or industrial manufacturing background
* Lean / Continuous Improvement experience
* Knowledge of castings, forgings, machined or engineered components
Ideal Candidate
* Proactive "fixer" who seeks solutions rather than escalates problems
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills
* Data-driven with excellent attention to detail
* Experienced in identifying cost savings and process improvements