Engineering-Driven Procurement Commodity Specialist (Hybrid)

Tekever Corporation; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental care

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension match up to 10%

Job summary

TEKEVER is seeking a Procurement Commodity Specialist to work closely with Engineering to ensure components and technologies are sourced reliably and at the right cost and volume. You will influence supplier selection and early supply chain input throughout product development.

You will assess supplier capabilities, engage with experts, and embed procurement considerations into engineering decisions. This role sits at the intersection of Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement, commodity management, sourcing or supply chain within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience working directly with Engineering or technical teams.
• Strong understanding of supplier manufacturing capabilities and supply chain risks.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Engineering throughout the product development lifecycle, from early concept through to production.
• Engage with engineers early to understand technical requirements, performance specifications and design intent.
• Provide supply chain input into component and technology selection.
• Assess whether proposed components, materials and technologies have a viable and scalable supply base.
• Challenge design decisions where there are significant cost, availability, capacity, lifecycle or supplier risks.
• Identify alternative components, technologies and suppliers where appropriate.
• Ensure procurement and supply chain considerations are embedded into engineering decisions rather than addressed once the design is complete.
• Support Design Reviews, Technical Reviews and New Product Introduction activities.
• Establish early supplier engagement where specialist technology or manufacturing capability is required.

Job description

TEKEVER is seeking a Procurement Commodity Specialist to work closely with Engineering to ensure components and technologies are sourced reliably and at the right cost and volume. You will influence supplier selection and early supply chain input throughout product development.

You will assess supplier capabilities, engage with experts, and embed procurement considerations into engineering decisions. This role sits at the intersection of Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing in a dynamic,