Senior Procurement Specialist - Engineering

Senior Procurement Specialist - Engineering

We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join a highly skilled procurement and supply chain team supporting complex engineering programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong experience sourcing engineered and build-to-print products, who is comfortable managing suppliers from initial RFQ and negotiation through to contract award, delivery and ongoing performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluation, negotiation and contract award

Procure complex engineered and drawn items including Mechanical Assemblies, PCB/PCB-A, Box Builds and Cable Harnesses

Manage Strategic, Critical and Tactical supplier relationships, ensuring delivery against Schedule, Quality, Cost and Technical

requirements

Negotiate commercial agreements to achieve best value while identifying and mitigating supply chain risks

Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions and improvement plans where required

Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other internal stakeholders

Manage supplier agreements and purchase orders in accordance with procurement governance and processes

Provide supply chain support to bids and proposals

Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across procurement and the wider supply chainWhat We're Looking For

Strong procurement experience within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment

Demonstrable experience procuring complex drawn/build-to-print items

Experience buying products such as Mechanical Assemblies, PCB-A, Box Builds and/or Cable Harnesses

Strong supplier management experience, including resolving complex cost and schedule challenges

Excellent commercial and negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple suppliers and procurement activities simultaneously

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience identifying supply chain risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies

Good understanding of procurement governance, procedures and complianceDesirable

Previous defence or aerospace supply chain/procurement experience

Experience supporting bids and proposals

CIPS qualification

Full UK driving licenceSecurity Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance.

If you're an experienced procurement professional who understands the challenges of purchasing complex engineered products and enjoys working closely with suppliers and engineering teams, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission