Procurement Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by 1752828043
£29 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Lancashire, England
Summary: Our client, a Military, Air & Information (MAI) organization, is seeking a Procurement Engineer for a 6-month contract at Samlesbury Aerodrome. The role requires expertise in procurement within the Defence & Security sector and necessitates security clearance. The position primarily involves onsite work for 3 days a week, with potential reduction to 1 day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and managing procurement schedules and plans
- Executing procurement activities to meet project requirements
- Interfacing with suppliers and negotiating contracts to ensure quality and cost efficiency
- Monitoring supplier performance and delivering regular reports
- Maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
- Supporting the wider procurement team in achieving strategic objectives
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of procurement objectives
- Managing procurement risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Key Skills:
- Experience as a buyer within the defence and security sector
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and regulations
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
- Proficiency in preparing and managing procurement documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work onsite at Samlesbury Aerodrome 3 days a week (potentially reducing to 1 day)
- Security Clearance (SC) or willingness to start with BPSS
Salary (Rate): £28.63/hour
City: Lancashire
Country: England
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Job description
Our client - A Military, Air & Information (MAI) is currently seeking a skilled Procurement Engineer to join their team on a contract basis at the Samlesbury Aerodrome. This role is within the Defence & Security sector, offering an exciting opportunity for professionals experienced in procurement and buying. This contract position has a duration of 6 months and requires security clearance (SC, can start on BPSS). The role primarily requires onsite presence for 3 days a week, which may be reduced to 1 day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and managing procurement schedules and plans
- Executing procurement activities to meet project requirements
- Interfacing with suppliers and negotiating contracts to ensure quality and cost efficiency
- Monitoring supplier performance and delivering regular reports
- Maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
- Supporting the wider procurement team in achieving strategic objectives
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of procurement objectives
- Managing procurement risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Job Requirements:
- Experience as a buyer within the defence and security sector
- Strong understanding of procurement processes and regulations
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
- Proficiency in preparing and managing procurement documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work onsite at Samlesbury Aerodrome 3 days a week (potentially reducing to 1 day)
- Security Clearance (SC) or willingness to start with BPSS
If you are a procurement professional looking for a challenging role within a leading defence and security company, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client - Military, Air & Information (MAI) as a Procurement Engineer and contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment.