MTrecs 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 youll 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. Managing supplier delivery performance. Managing and updating approved supplier list. Design change control function. 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. Must be reliable, flexible and trustworthy. The Rewards and the Benefits Competitive pay. 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. ADZN1_UKTJ