Engineering Procurement Lead – Complex Built-to-Print Parts

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join a skilled procurement and supply chain team supporting complex engineering programmes. You will lead end-to-end sourcing of engineered and build-to-print items, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier performance across multiple projects with close collaboration to Engineering and Operations teams.

The role requires strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with experience in RFQ/tender processes and

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing engineered and build-to-print items.
• Strong supplier management with cost and schedule challenges.
• Experience with RFQ, Tendering, negotiation and contract award.
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations and Quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Procure complex engineered and drawn items including Mechanical Assemblies, PCB/PCB‑A, Box Builds and Cable Harnesses.
• Manage Strategic, Critical and Tactical supplier relationships, ensuring delivery against Schedule, Quality, Cost and Technical requirements.
• Negotiate commercial agreements to achieve best value while identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions and improvement plans where required.
• Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other internal stakeholders.
• Manage supplier agreements and purchase orders in accordance with procurement governance and processes.
• Provide supply chain support to bids and proposals.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across procurement and the wider supply chain.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder mgmt

RFQ/Tender mgmt

Project coordination

Engineering context

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join a skilled procurement and supply chain team supporting complex engineering programmes. You will lead end-to-end sourcing of engineered and build-to-print items, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier performance across multiple projects with close collaboration to Engineering and Operations teams.

The role requires strong negotiation and supplier management skills, with experience in RFQ/tender processes and