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Procurement Administrator

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

The Role

Overview

Manage indirect procurement, supplier relations, and cost control for business operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • spend review
  • avetta setup
  • coupa management
  • supplier system
  • on‑hire reporting
  • indirect procurement

Tasks

-Review indirect spend and requisitions ensuring application of procurement processes -Escalate supply issues (internal or external) to Team Lead -Support the setting up of the new contract management system (Avetta) for all site contractors -Review and support with the current setup of our Coupa system and working with the Indirect Lead to deep dive and determine best practice for the system to work with us and internal stakeholders raising orders -Liaise with suppliers for required documentation and certification -Ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures -Assist with setting up the approved supplier system with supplier scope of supply to provide a robust, user friendly supplier system for all stakeholders -Support the finance team with any invoice queries -Assist with updating our approved supplier system -Create and manage a live on hire report of all plant, machinery, tooling etc we have on hire at all our sites to control spend -Purchase of indirect products and services in support of business operations

Requirements

  • excel
  • erp
  • teamwork
  • time management
  • detail
  • supplier

What You Bring

-Strong numeracy and literacy skills -Competent IT skills, Excel, VLOOKUPS etc -Excellent attention to detail -Effective time management – able to work within tight timescales in line with production requirements/needs -MRP/ERP experience (beneficial) -Flexibility to move between sites if required -Highly motivated – able to work as part of a team as well as the initiative to work alone as and when required -Previous experience working with suppliers

Benefits

-Various employee recognition schemes -Access to employee discounts hub -Discounted healthcare cash plan -Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution -33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays) -Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme -As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary

The Company

About Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

-Operates as a pioneer in rail transport, offering comprehensive solutions across the rail industry. -Provides cutting-edge locomotive, railcar, and track services to railroads and industries globally. -Designs and manufactures advanced locomotives, signaling systems, and specialized rail components. -Key projects encompass freight and passenger systems, including custom-engineered solutions and maintenance. -Recognized for combining robust technology with extensive rail network experience. -Expands its global reach through Caterpillar's resources to create innovative rail solutions. -Maintains strong positions in both freight and passenger rail markets, emphasizing reliability and efficiency. -Ensures high standards of quality and safety in all operations, focusing on continuous improvement.

Sector Specialisms

Railroad

Transit Systems

Infrastructure

Rolling Stock

Heavy Haul Railways

Transit Railways

Locomotive Engines

Trackwork

Rail Components

Rail Fasteners

Rail Welding Equipment

Railroad Signals

Communication Products

Maintenance of Way Power

Diesel-Electric Locomotives

Auxiliary Power

Head-End Power

Diesel Hydraulic Systems

Diesel Mechanical Systems

Power Solutions

Emissions-Compliant Engines

Rail Welding

Railcar Remanufacturing

Specialty Trackwork

Rail Materials