MedTech Procurement Engineer – Design-to-Cost (Hybrid)

Matchtech; Wytham; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Global organisation

International travel up to 20%

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Procurement Engineer for a 12-month contract in Oxfordshire. The role focuses on shaping sourcing strategies and cost optimisation across a global supply chain, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and suppliers to ensure quality, cost‑effective components.

The successful candidate will have a background in mechanical or industrial engineering, experience in procurement or supply chain, and strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Background in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
• Experience in procurement, engineering, or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assemblies).
• Proven experience in cost analysis and cost optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost analysis and cost optimisation activities across the product life‑cycle.
• Deliver value engineering initiatives (should‑cost modelling, bench‑marking, etc.).
• Support design teams with cost estimates and manufacturing insights.
• Collaborate with global suppliers to meet design‑to‑cost and manufacturability targets.
• Support procurement teams during supplier negotiations.
• Drive continuous improvement and support digital procurement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with international stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Industrial engineering

Procurement

Supply chain

Cost analysis

Cost optimisation

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent working

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Procurement Engineer for a 12-month contract in Oxfordshire. The role focuses on shaping sourcing strategies and cost optimisation across a global supply chain, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and suppliers to ensure quality, cost‑effective components.

The successful candidate will have a background in mechanical or industrial engineering, experience in procurement or supply chain, and strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.