Procurement Engineer

Job Description

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