Procurement Engineer

Procurement Engineer

Posted 2 weeks ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd

£29 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Blackburn, Lancashire

Summary: The Procurement Engineer role based in Samlesbury involves managing the end-to-end ordering process for complex order books related to the Typhoon, Hawk, and Tornado programs. The position requires building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders while ensuring timely order placement, invoice payments, and order closure. The role is offered on an umbrella basis and falls inside IR35 regulations. Candidates should have experience in operational procurement and supplier management, with proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the end-to-end ordering process for complex order books.
  • Timely order placement and order book management.
  • Expedition of goods receipts and resolving goods receipt issues.
  • Ensure timely payment of invoices and order closure.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers.
  • Report to Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain teams on PO progress and expected delivery information.
  • Attend key meetings including on-site supplier reviews.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in Operational Procurement, including sourcing and supplier due diligence.
  • Proficiency in Supplier Management, including cost management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience with ERP systems (LN, IFS & EMS) for PO creation and maintenance.
  • Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
  • CIPS or relevant business experience in supply chain or a related area.
  • Experience working in the Aerospace or Defence industry.

Salary (Rate): £28.63/hour

City: Blackburn

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Procurement Engineer
Samlesbury Based (3-4 days per week on site)
£28.63 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 or 12 Month Contracts available.
The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following:

  • Manage the end-to-end ordering process for complex orderbooks looking at production and inservice programs across the Typhoon, Hawk and Tornado orderbooks and multiple suppliers including:
    • Timely order placement
    • Order book management
    • Expedition of goods receipts and resolving goods receipt issues
    • Ensure timely payment of invoices
    • Order closure
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with key suppliers.
  • Build and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships reporting to Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain teams on the progress of PO's and expected delivery information and expected delivery information.
  • Attend key meetings including on-site supplier reviews

Essential
Experience in Operational Procurement, including sourcing, supplier due diligence, order book management, and continuous improvement
Proficiency in Supplier Management, encompassing cost management, risk and opportunity management, supplier relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability
Experience with ERP systems (LN, IFS & EMS in particular), including experience with PO creation, maintenance, expedite, and invoicing
Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Desirable:
CIPS, or relevant business experience in supply chain or a related area*
Experience working in Aerospace or Defence industry
For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment.