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Product Procurement Engineer
Apply locations: Peterlee, United Kingdom
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R0000292462
Career Area: Procurement
Job Description:
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Job Title: Product Procurement Engineer
Salary: £55,516 - £69,395
Contract: Permanent
Location: Peterlee, County Durham
Hours: Full-Time – 36.50 – 5 days in office
Travel: Up to 20%
Relocation: No relocation assistance
Job Reference: R0000292462
As the Product Procurement Engineer, you will manage part development and quality feedback loops for New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and New Source Introduction (NSI) related activities by collaborating with suppliers, design control engineers, value chain engineering, and procurement category teams.
* Managing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Cost management related activities from concept to PPAP to deliver parts at the right quality, total cost, and meet timelines.
* Implementing product supply strategies aligned with the category management supply strategies to create a competitive advantage for our customers.
* Managing the quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned on quality defects are applied across the supply base.
* Driving Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling, design for manufacturability, and leveraging suppliers’ capabilities.
Top Candidates will have:
* Degree or equivalent experience desired
* Extensive experience in supplier management and product development
* Strong written and verbal communication skills dealing with both internal and external partners
What Skills you will have:
* Data-driven Decision Making: Advises on advanced data analysis methodologies and technologies to make more informed decisions.
* Effective Communications: Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
* Supplier Management: Follows procedures in carrying out routine supplier management tasks.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays including additional service days awarded every 2 years up to a maximum of 5 days.
* Up to 12% Bonus target
* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%)
* Share Ownership Scheme (50% company matched)
* Personalised flexible benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free onsite parking
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Posting Dates: February 21, 2025 - March 6, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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