Procurement & purchasing occupations Work, Jobs in Whickham, Twr (with Salaries)

Associate Procurement Professional
Caterpillar —Peterlee
- £35,833 - £44,791 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Azure
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Pre-owned watch buying assistant
Watchtrader & Co —Jesmond
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- In-person
Quick apply
4d
Procurement Manager
Ward Hadaway LLP —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
5d
Buyer/Expeditor
Express Engineering —Gateshead
- From £35,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Procurement Representative
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £35,000 - £44,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
12d
Purchasing Coordinator
Vertu Motors —Gateshead
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
12d
Purchasing and Materials Coordinator
Select Contol Systems Limited —Gateshead
- From £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick apply
5d
Purchasing Manager
UTS Engineering ltd —Jarrow
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
5d
Product and Procurement Coordinator
Nirvana Europe Ltd —Wallsend
- From £23,958 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- English
- Travel
- Free parking
Quick apply
7d
Buyer
JN Bentley —Durham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
10d
Raw Material Buying Apprentice
J Barbour and Sons —South Shields
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
2d

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Associate Procurement Professional

Caterpillar -
Peterlee

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Job details

Full-time
£35,833 - £44,791 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Azure
Procurement
Project management
Purchasing
AI
Italian

Full job description

Career Area:

Procurement

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Associate Procurement Professional

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £35,833 - £44,791

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Hours: Full-Time, 5 Days on Site

Travel: Up to 10%

The Opportunity

Processes requisitions and provides support for purchasing, supply chain, sourcing, cost, price analyses and contract/purchase order generation for EU unformed steel team. Preparing negotiation by analysing market trends, updating steel price list, data analysis, aggregate volume forecast for all suppliers .

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Developing improvement plans to support buyers & professionals related to Response Time, Lean Targets Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, and Management (QCLDM) to enable optimal and efficient operations.
Performing analysis and maintenance of assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assign process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Supporting customers and customer proposal efforts with pricing information and supplier selection.
Performing analytical and administrative tasks in support of purchasing strategic initiatives.

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skills, experience & qualifications you will have:

Data-driven Decision Making: Knowledge of the data-driven decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to gather and analyze data to make organizational decisions that align with strategic business objectives and goals.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Procurement: Knowledge of buying and procurement; ability to work with organizational strategies and practices, and use tools for buying goods, supplies, equipment and services needed to conduct business.

Knowledge of a Specific Procurement System: Knowledge of the features, functions and operations of a specific procurement system; ability to develop and use tools, techniques, and practices for a specific procurement application.

Purchasing Tasks and Activities: Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services.

Top Candidates will have

Italian language skills would be advantageous but not essential
Experience with Power BI, advanced Excel, Azure DevOps, and PowerPoint would be advantageous.
Experience with AI-driven data automation and analytics is beneficial.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays including additional service days awarded every 2 years up to a maximum of 5 days.
Up to 10% Bonus target
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%),
Share Ownership Scheme (50% company matched)
Personalized flexible benefits
Employee Assistance Programme

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse, and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, and personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

July 8, 2026 - July 19, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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