Innova Solutions
Procurement Specialist

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Job Title: Associate Procurement Professional
Location: Desford, UK
Duration: 12 months
Pay: £23.61/Hourly Umbrella
What You Will Do
- Generate and manage both production contract and single definite purchase orders to fulfil business requirements.
- Update and maintain purchasing systems with accurate and up-to-date pricing details.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payment processing.
- Oversee the delivery of materials to support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
- Ensure continuous compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with internal and external audit assessments as needed.
- Build and nurture strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers.
- Provide accurate data to assist Buyers and professionals in areas such as Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to ensure efficient operations.
- Perform analytical and administrative tasks to support purchasing-related strategic initiatives.
- Work closely with Purchasing and cross-functional teams to understand and meet customer requirements.
- Extract data from internal systems and generate various reports for operational support.
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What You Will Have
- Good understanding of the purchasing process, including supplier selection and onboarding, Request for Quotation (RFQ), and receipt of goods.
- Strong problem-solving skills paired with exceptional attention to detail.
- Skilled in gathering and analyzing data to support strategic business decisions and align with organizational objectives.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI, ERP Systems, and similar applications.
- Foundational knowledge of project management principles to effectively plan, organize, monitor, and manage workload ensuring successful project execution.
- Understanding of the operational aspects of goods and materials movement; capable of anticipating, managing, and optimizing the flow of supplies and inventory.


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Soft Skills
- Communication: Presenting technical results clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Working with teams across departments to achieve data-driven goals.
- Curiosity: A passion for exploring datasets and asking the right questions.
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Qualifications
- Degree in Business, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related discipline
- Experience in a similar role or a strong portfolio showcasing expertise.
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