Procurement Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by Outsource UK
£35 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Durham
Summary: The Procurement Engineer will oversee part development and quality feedback for New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and New Source Introduction (NSI) by collaborating with suppliers and various engineering teams. This role requires managing quality feedback loops and implementing supply strategies to enhance competitive advantage. The position is based in Peterlee and involves on-site work with potential travel to supplier sites in Europe. The contract duration is 12 months.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 category management supply strategies to create a competitive advantage.
- Managing 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 modelling and leveraging suppliers’ capabilities.
Key Skills:
- Knowledge in APQP, PPAP, and AIAG.
- Extensive experience in supplier management and product development.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external partners.
Salary (Rate): £34.78
City: Peterlee
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other