Are you a degree educated Engineer or Procurement professional looking for a new opportunity to utilise your technical mindset within a forward thinking, precision engineering company? If so, we would like to hear from you This role with give the successful candidate the opportunity to use their Engineering knowledge within the procurement team to support NPI’s, drive cost reduction activities through all areas of the business, improve quality and reduce risks within the supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for sourcing new direct components required for New Products Introductions (NPI) from existing or new suppliers. This requires understanding the specifications, drawings and technical data provided by the engineering team. Be the subject matter expert for direct components and use this knowledge to support sourcing strategies and supplier relationships. Use market and industry intelligence to identify, vet and qualify new suppliers. Identify the risks and threats in the Supply Chain. Rank these risks and address them by providing solutions for mitigation of the highest risks (developing new sources or strengthening the existing sources). Identify cost savings opportunities and action them. Identify inventory reduction opportunities and action them. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Ensure compliance to sourcing and contracting policies, procedures, risk management programs, and ethics. Drive inventory reduction. Monitor Supplier Spending. Track savings made on sourcing projects. Mentor/educate suppliers as required as well as the rest of the Purchasing Team. Essential Qualifications, Knowledge & Candidate Attributes Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Proven experience having worked within a similar technical procurement role gained from within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment. In the absence of technical procurement experience a Degree Qualified Engineer with practical experience may also be considered. End to End supply chain knowledge. Excellent business acumen. Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form. Ability to develop strong effective relationships internally and outside of the organisation. Strong negotiation skills coupled with an analytical mindset. Strong excel knowledge. Proactivity and showing initiative. Analytical mindset. Self-starter, team player. Attention to detail and organised. Beneficial Qualifications / Experience: CIPS Level 4 or above. Good awareness / experience of procuring metal. SAP or MRP / ERP experience. Candidates who apply for this role must have immediate right to work in the UK. If you are a Degree Educated Technical Procurement professional or a Degree Educated Engineer looking for a new opportunity, then please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below. For informal chat, please phone (phone number removed) and ask for Samantha Luxton. Many thanks for your interest