Facility Procurement Professional

Job Title: Facility Procurement Professional Location: Peterlee, UK Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Early finish Fridays) Contract Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: Up to £27.00 per hour The Role We are looking for an experienced Procurement Professional to join our facility team in Peterlee. This is a hands-on role supporting the production of large-scale heavy machinery. You will act as the vital link between our suppliers and the manufacturing floor, ensuring a lean and resilient flow of materials from source to dock. The unique aspect of this role is flexibility; we are looking for a strong procurement background and can adapt the supplier portfolio to match your specific technical expertise-particularly if you have experience with foundries, castings, or metallurgical suppliers. Key Responsibilities Manage supplier relationships and resolve any facility-specific supply issues. Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction and inventory optimization. Use MRP systems to monitor schedules, oversee orders, and ensure realistic delivery dates. Monitor supply network performance against cost, quality, and lean targets. Collaborate with internal teams to assess risks and deliver sound business proposals. Working Schedule Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30 Friday: 08:00 - 12:30 (Half day) What We Are Looking For Experience: Proven procurement experience within a manufacturing environment (ideally heavy machinery, automotive, or "yellow goods"). Technical Knowledge: A strong understanding of Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP) and data-driven decision-making. Analytical Skills: The ability to look at complex data, identify trends, and choose the best course of action. Supplier Management: Experience in managing delivery timelines and quality standards with a broad range of suppliers. Systems: Previous experience with SAP or MACH1 is highly advantageous. Apply today! 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