Associate Procurement ProfessionalLocation: Desford, Leicestershire (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) Contract: 12 Months (Potential to Extend) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible start and finish times)Are you an analytical and proactive procurement professional looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting opportunity to join a global manufacturing organisation, supporting a fast-paced logistics and procurement team with a variety of strategic and operational purchasing activities.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with procurement, supply chain or logistics experience who enjoys problem solving, process improvement and working collaboratively across multiple functions. With several exciting projects underway, including increased automation and AI initiatives, this role offers genuine opportunities for learning, development and the potential to progress into a permanent position.What you''ll be doingAs an Associate Procurement Professional, you''ll support key procurement initiatives while ensuring safety, compliance and operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include:Supporting procurement activities across purchasing, logistics and supplier managementBuilding and maintaining strong supplier relationships through regular meetings and performance reviewsSupporting engineering changes and new part set-upDriving continuous improvement, automation and lean initiativesAssisting with supplier onboarding and compliance activitiesManaging procurement ..... full job details .....