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