Company Description
ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.
Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
Job Description
PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR
12 MONTHS FTC
SANDIACRE, NG10 5AN
COMPETITIVE SALARY
Progress Rail is looking to recruit a Procurement Administrator to deliver added value (cost savings, efficiencies) performance and quality improvements, reduce risks with material supply and support related corporate goals (e.g. sustainability, carbon reduction, innovation, productivity) through our external supply chain.
The successful candidate will assist with all administration duties within the procurement team function. This will include updating and monitoring the approved supplier system, liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders, chasing and requesting progress reports on orders and any other administration duties.
You will be required to assist in managing expenses and ensure the efficient operation of the business without directly affecting the production process.
THE ROLE:
As a Procurement Administrator you will be required to:
1. Update, monitor and manage the Progress Rail’s approved supplier system
2. Liaise with suppliers for required documentation and certification
3. Set up the approved supplier system with supplier scope of supply to provide a robust, user-friendly supplier system for all stakeholders
4. Support the setting up of the new contract management system (Avetta) for all site contractors and update the approved supplier system with required information
5. Support the finance team with any invoice queries
6. Create reports, review and distribute to the procurement teams
7. Expedite and track orders
8. Run forecast reports
9. Ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Procurement Administrator:
1. MRP/ERP experience (beneficial)
2. Competent IT skills
3. Strong numeracy and literacy skills
4. Excellent attention to detail
5. Previous experience working with suppliers
6. Highly motivated – able to work as part of a team as well as the initiative to work alone as and when required
7. Effective time management – able to work within tight timescales in line with production requirements/needs
8. Flexibility to move between sites if required
BENEFITS:
1. 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
2. Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 7% employer contribution
3. As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
4. Access to employee discounts hub
5. Discounted healthcare cash plan
6. Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
7. Various employee recognition schemes
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre factory.
We would politely request no agencies please.
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