The Bertrandt Group has been providing development solutions for the international automotive and aviation industries as well as the mechanical and plant engineering, energy, medical technology and electronics industries in Europe, China and the USA for more than 40 years. Our employees guarantee extensive know-how, sustainable project solutions and a high level of customer orientation. Special Vehicle Supply Chain Management Senior Engineer Location: RM9 6SA, Dagenham Special Vehicle Supply Chain Management Senior Engineer Workplace: RM9 6SA, Dagenham What to expect: Bertrandt is an independent and international development service provider with long years of automotive expertise. With cross-industry know-how and a holistic understanding of systems and products, we create technological solutions at any stage of the product development process. We deal with a focus on hot topics such as digitalization, e-mobility and autonomous systems, mainly for the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors, and consistently facilitate the development of tailored solutions in these areas. Our goal: to accelerate technological progress and make a relevant contribution to a sustainable future. We work on this every day – with around 14,000 employees at more than 50 sites worldwide. We are supporting various customers worldwide in automotive engineering. We are recruiting for a Special Vehicle Supply Chain Management Senior Engineer for our UK customer. Objectives This is an exciting opportunity to join the Special Vehicle Engineering team to develop special vehicles based on the commercial vehicle product line-up. Based in Dagenham, the position relies on a high level of collaboration with the special vehicle development team and the end user to develop proposals that support their individual use case requirements and delivering them with industry leading uptime and improving customer satisfaction. What you bring along: Skills required: Knowledge of development, implementation, and management of vehicle parts sourcing using both corporate and ad-hoc systems Knowledge of performing due diligence for supplier sourcing ensuring all suppliers support Ford standards Knowledge of supply chain route setups working with internal logistics support to gain efficiency where possible Manage internal stock ensuring counts are up to date to protect build program Monitor and develop roadmaps for supply chain improvements implementing them and coaching the team through the change Responsible for the Manage the Change process ensuring zero obsolescence through change Liaison with Vehicle Plant based MP&L and purchasing functions to ensure base vehicle changes are considered within Special Vehicle Manage the Change process Experience required: Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing. Working knowledge of Corporate PC based MP&L programs and software packages A high level of presentation and communication to senior execs Experience preferred: Special Vehicle/prototype parts sourcing, procurement, and delivery experience Education required: Engineering Degree in relevant subject or equivalent Education preferred: Master’s degree in relevant subject This role is a 9 month contract Position is confirmed inside IR35. Successful candidates need to be eligible to work in the UK. What we offer: An interesting and varied role with an expanding international company, recognised for its industry expertise, company culture supporting teamwork and creativity. Contact: Heidi Williams Tel.: 01268564300 Contact: Heidi Williams Tel.: 01268564300