Engineering Procurement Specialist

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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