12 month fixed term contract maternity cover Main Activities/Responsibilities: Supporting the general activities of the Business’s Procurement functions Work closely with internal stakeholders including Purchasing, Sales and Operations teams Support the Supply Chain with placing of orders and ensuring timely deliveries Co-ordinate with suppliers for the progressing of purchase orders Help resolve any issues relating to delivery delays Order acknowledgement monitoring Test Certification and document processing Assisting with day to day enquiries from UK & Ireland internal customers Analysing quotations from suppliers, contribute towards purchasing decision Required Qualifications / Experience: Strong communication skills at all levels, are essential A methodical approach to work and excellent attention to detail Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team Excellent organisational skills and business intelligence A proactive approach to problem-solving and ability to handle any challenges that arise within the supply chain The ability to meet time frames and work under pressure is important Desirable Qualifications / Experience: Previous experience in a Procurement environment. Ideally within the Steel Industry Experience of using SAP ERP Software Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel