Technical Procurement Engineer (Mechanical/Instrumentation)
45,000 PA Permanent Full-time Bishop's Stortford (CM23)
Free onsite parking Easy access from the M11 (Stansted Airport junction)
A specialist engineering manufacturer is looking for a Technical Procurement Engineer to take ownership of the technical specification and procurement of mechanical, pneumatic and instrumentation equipment and components used in the build of high-quality automated processing systems for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and research environments.
This is a hands‑on, end‑to‑end role where you'll work closely with Design Engineers, Project Management, QA and suppliers, ensuring parts are correctly specified, cost‑effective, compliant, and delivered on time.
What you'll be doing
* Create detailed technical specifications for mechanical, pneumatic and instrumentation components.
* Review project requirements and produce technical plans and supporting documentation.
* Issue drawings/specifications to suppliers for quotation and purchase.
* Negotiate price and lead times and manage the full PO lifecycle (order acknowledgements, invoice checks, expediting/chasing deliveries).
* Manage import/export requirements where needed.
* Ensure all project items are ordered and delivered to plan.
* Monitor factory stock levels and replenish to agreed minimums.
* Track supplier performance and feed back to QA/management.
* Coordinate logistics from small parcels through to delivery of complete systems.
* Support factory activity coordination (e.g., weld tests/procedures, third‑party inspections) alongside QA.
* Procure factory consumables/plant as required.
* Work in line with the company's Quality/Integrated Management Systems, H&S and environmental policies.
What we're looking for
* Engineering degree (or equivalent technical qualification/experience).
* Proven experience in technical procurement and producing clear specifications / documentation.
* Strong supplier management skills: negotiation, PO management, delivery control and expediting.
* Comfortable in a quality‑focused environment, with strong attention to detail.
* Confident communicator with stakeholders internally and externally.
* Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
* Able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
Why apply
* 45,000 per annum basic salary
* Permanent, full‑time position with stability and ownership
* Free onsite parking + excellent commuter access via M11 (Stansted junction)
* Varied, cross‑functional role combining engineering detail with commercial procurement
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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