Degree educated, Engineering professional required for engineering company based in Plymouth. In this role, the successful candidate will bring Engineering knowledge to the procurement team to support NPIs, drive cost reduction activities through all areas of the business, improve quality and reduce risks within the supply chain.
Candidates who apply for this role must have immediate right to work in the UK.
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 mi...