MTrec’s new career opportunity
Our clients are specialists in their market sector, they are now looking to recruit a Purchasing Engineer on a permanent basis.
The Job you’ll do
* Managing supplier delivery performance.
* Managing and updating approved supplier list.
* Design change control function.
* Purchasing products – relating to business needs.
* Work with suppliers to complete project timings and required quality specifications.
* Work with the R&D team and understand the needs and timelines for specific projects.
* Procuring technical goods and services used in the operation of the organisation.
* Negotiating contracts and prices for goods purchased.
* Raising purchase orders.
* Creating project timing plans and managing activities at supplier to realise required timings.
* Challenging prices on existing purchased products.
* Initiating supplier cost reduction activities. (VA/VE)
* Understanding and determining engineering drawings.
* Visit Supplier sites and building relations with suppliers.
About You
* Ideally have experience of working within the automotive industry.
* Must have at least 5 years experience of working within a Purchasing / Buyer role.
* Be computer literate with a very good knowledge in the use of Excel/Office/ERP systems
* Have very good English/communication skills (oral and written).
* Have strong organisational & time-management skills.
* Must have the ability to multi-task.
* Have the ability to communicate to and liaise with all levels including senior management.
* Be assertive with good interpersonal skills.
* Must possess an analytical approach to their daily work.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* 26 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Pension scheme.
* Free on-site parking.
* Career development opportunities.
* Death in service benefit.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* A supportive and friendly team culture