Procurement Engineer

Buyer, Procurement – Job Description

Definition :

Procurement is defined as sourcing, negotiating and buying of goods, materials and services to meet the Company’s operational requirements.

Overall, Purpose of the Role :

Purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.

Key Responsibilities :

General and Task Management

Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets

Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations

Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers

Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities

Prepare reports and updates as and when required

Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements

Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors

Negotiate contracts improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods

Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules

 Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications

 Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships

 Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies, procedures, and OJEU guidance during supplier negotiations and contracts award process.

 Conduct research for new components and suppliers

 Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation

 Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance

 Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

Skills and Attributes :

 Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers

 Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills

 Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities

 Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets

 Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment

 Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations

 Keen attention to detail and accuracy

 Familiarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system would be beneficial