Our client is the UK’s leading premier car transporter manufacturer and is recruiting for the role of Engineering Procurement Assistant.
The Engineering Procurement Assistant will support a team of three by maintaining relationships with suppliers and will implement and sustain cost effective solutions. The role will suit a highly motivated person who has a broad skill set and has excellent and effective communication skills, alongside manufacturing/engineering experience.
The Role:
Purchase of consumables and tooling.
Maintain database integrity on prices, lead times.
Expediting orders with suppliers.
Departmental administration.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders providing updates.
Using manufacturing/engineering experience to manage and improve non-conformances.
Consulting with Design team and QA team to assist in value engineering.Candidate
To succeed in this challenging role, the ideal candidate should have the following skill set:
A strong negotiator with excellent telephone manner.
Highly organised both in written and verbal communications.
Solution orientated incorporating creative and innovative ideas.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and able to meet strict deadlines.
Good numeric and literacy skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to problem solve and use own initiative. Technical
Microsoft office - Publisher/word/excel/PowerPoint.
Access Supply Chain (training can be given)
Understanding or ability to read CAD drawings.
Have a background in engineering or manufacturing procurement.Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds
Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year