Facility Procurement Professional

Are you ready to drive excellence within the supply chain of a large global manufacturer? We are seeking a dynamic procurement professional to join a world-class facility in Peterlee that is at the literal "cutting edge" of production and technology. Whether you are a seasoned expert in managing complex supplier portfolios or a specialist in New Product Introduction (NPI), this is your chance to work on large-scale truck programs and help deliver the next generation of yellow goods. If you thrive on variety, technical challenges, and collaborating across global teams, your next career move starts here.

Hours: 36.5 hours per week. Mon-Thu: 08:00 - 16:30. Fri: 08:00 - 12:30.

Pay: -21 - -27 per hour (PAYE, dependent on experience)

Focus: Supporting a lean, resilient material flow from source to dock for existing large truck programs. Working at the leading edge of production, specifically supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.

What You''ll Do

• Drive Efficiency: Identify opportunities for cost and inventory reductions while ensuring a responsive supply network.

• Monitor Performance: Track procurement functions to meet defined targets for response time, cost, quality, and lean facility operations.

• Resolve Issues: Collaborate with business partners to solve facility-specific supplier issues and mitigate risks.

• Data Analysis: Use data-driven decision-making to discern "signal" from "noise" and influence KPIs.

What We''re Looking For

• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory systems.

• Analytical Mindset: The ability to compare alternative solutions and understand the major forces impacting the supply chain.

• Supplier Management: Proven experience in routine supplier tasks, transactions, and ensuring delivery/quality specifications are met.

• Preferred Software: Experience with SAP/MACH1 is highly beneficial.

• Background: Experience within a Yellow Goods or Heavy Machinery manufacturing environment is ideal.

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.

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