Engineering Procurement Specialist
West Midlands based, International Projects - occasional overseas travel
Up to £60,000 per annum
A specialist engineering recruitment agency is working with a global engineering and technology organisation to recruit an Engineering Procurement Specialist.
The company delivers complex, high-profile engineering projects worldwide, combining advanced mechanical systems, electrical controls, automation and immersive technologies.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to work in a project-driven engineering environment where you will manage the sourcing and supply chain for technically complex systems.
The Role
As Engineering Procurement Specialist, you will manage procurement activities across engineering projects, ensuring materials, systems and services are sourced competitively and delivered on time.
Key responsibilities include:
Sourcing engineering components, mechanical parts, fabricated assemblies and control/electrical systems
Managing purchase orders and procurement documentation
Expediting suppliers to ensure critical project deadlines are met
Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Identifying and onboarding new suppliers to improve cost, quality and supply resilience
Negotiating pricing, delivery schedules and commercial terms
Resolving supplier delivery, quality or availability issues
Monitoring supplier performance including cost, lead time and quality
Tracking procurement spend against project budgets
Supporting value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives
Engineering & Project Support
You will work closely with engineering and project teams to ensure procurement aligns with technical requirements and project timelines.
This includes:
Reviewing technical drawings, BOMs and specifications
Supporting project managers with procurement planning
Ensuring on-time delivery of materials for build, installation and commissioning
Managing procurement changes driven by engineering revisions or scope changes
Requirements
Qualification in engineering, supply chain, procurement or similar
Minimum 3 years procurement experience within engineering or manufacturing
Experience sourcing mechanical components, automation hardware, electrical or control systems
Ability to interpret BOMs, technical drawings and engineering documentation
Experience supporting project-based engineering environments
Strong negotiation and commercial skills
Proactive, organised and solutions-focused mindset
Strong communication and supplier management skills
Willingness to travel occasionally in the UK and internationally if required
What's on Offer
Salary up to £60,000
Company pension and holiday entitlement
Opportunity to work on high-profile international engineering projects
Professional development and training support
Collaborative and innovative engineering environment
Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity in a global engineering organisation.
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