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**Who is Progress Rail? What do we do?**

We are Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, specialists in precision heavy engineering. One of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit systems products worldwide. From our UK manufacturing operations in Nottingham, Sheffield and South Queensferry we supply a range of specialist products into the rail network in the UK and overseas.

As an industry leader we are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring continued success for the future. Build a long-term career with helpful training, supportive mentors, professional development, and study assistance support.

**The Role**:
The Procurement team are currently recruiting for a proactive individual to be responsible for the cost-effective procurement of materials and services in line with the needs of production. This role would be mainly site based but would allow you to get involved with wider business requirements. You would also have responsibility for site procurement requirements and support of maintenance consumables and materials.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Placing of purchase orders for direct and indirect materials and services, whilst also providing cost savings and quality improvements
- Maintain and control of approved supplier database and Certs/accreditation
- Convert Planned Purchase Orders into committed orders
- Negotiate with suppliers
- Assist with the negotiation of Purchase Agreements and selection of suppliers
- Use the MRP system to best advantage
- Place, expedite and track orders via the Microsoft Dynamics ERP system
- Regular liaison with suppliers to ensure delivery on time and to specification
- Provide advice and support to the estimating function as appropriate
- Liaison with internal departments for the purchase and supply of materials and services
- Ensure Purchase Orders are delivered on time and in full to meet the Master Production Schedules Production dates
- Support Production, Materials and Procurement Manager as required
- Works with Contract Specialist to ensure contracts are in place and new suppliers are administrated
- Helps generate forecasts to develop SLA’s/contracts going forward
- Updates and closes NCR’s with suppliers.
- Note that travel will likely be required - mostly within UK. There would be a requirement to regularly (once a month) visit our Sandiacre (Nottingham) facility and periodically our facility in Edinburgh. There would also be a requirement to visit UK based suppliers and possibly suppliers outside of the UK.

**Skills and Experience**:

- Stakeholder management skills with an ability to influence people at all levels - shop floor to upper management.
- Ability to work as a team and develop relationships.
- At least 2 years’ experience in similar role procuring materials via MRP. (Experience of Microsoft Dynamics would be an advantage but not essential)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excel and Microsoft Office experience
- Driven and a self-starter
- Driving license (Essential)
- Experience of manufacturing environment (Desirable)

**What you’ll get in return**:
In addition to working for an industry leader, with a great working environment and knowledgeable colleagues, we also offer:

- Highly competitive and negotiable salaries, depending on suitability and experience
- Flexible working hours and some working from home available
- Company funded external qualifications
- 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
- Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
- Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary
- Professional and leadership development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a variety of discounts on your favourite shops, car insurance, holidays and much more via Caterpillar Advantage
- Employee recognition scheme

**What’s next?**

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on an inclusive workforce and culture.

**Salary**: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location