Procurement Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for engineering materials, equipment, and services.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and purchase orders.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and strategic partners.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, and framework agreements.

Technical Evaluation

• Review engineering specifications, drawings, and material requisitions.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of supplier quotations.
• Liaise with engineering teams to ensure materials and equipment meet project requirements and applicable standards.
• Resolve technical clarifications and manage supplier deviations where applicable.

Contract & Order Management

• Prepare procurement recommendations and award summaries.
• Monitor purchase orders from placement through delivery and close-out.
• Track supplier performance and expedite critical deliveries.
• Coordinate with logistics providers and stakeholders to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking.
• Contribute to procurement process improvements and supplier development initiatives.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and relevant regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier documentation.
• Support audits and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and ethical procurement standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• Membership of, or working towards, a professional body (e.g., CIPS, IMechE, IET, ICE) is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or purchasing within an engineering, construction, manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure environment.
• Experience in sourcing technical equipment, engineered products, and project-related services.
• Experience managing suppliers across the UK and Europe is advantageous.
• Familiarity with contract administration and procurement best practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of engineering materials and equipment.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical capabilities.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and ERP platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach.