Procurement Engineer

Rullion; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in Nuclear Generation is seeking a Procurement Engineer to manage spare parts requirements at their Torness site. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in engineering, relevant procurement experience, and a strong knowledge of technical standards. Responsibilities include specifying spares, developing procurement specifications, and conducting Quality Assurance inspections. This role offers a pay rate of £23.96 - £28.29 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC in an engineering discipline, ideally with Electrical or Control & Instrumentation or Mechanical bias.
• Experience in a similar technical position or procurement.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering specification and quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Specifying and evaluating nuclear power station spares.
• Supporting integrity of the plant Spares Catalogue.
• Developing procurement specifications with Technical Specialists.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Procurement experience

Technical and quality assurance standards knowledge

Education

HNC in an engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Job title: Procurement Engineer
IR35 Status: Inside
Start date: Immediate
Duration: Fixed term - 2 years
Pay rate: £23.96 - £28.29 per hour depending on experience
Location: Torness
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, 5 days (On site)

Our client, a leader in Nuclear Generation requires a Procurement Engineer at their site in Torness. You will bring sound engineering knowledge and judgement to play a key role in managing the station's spare parts requirements, ensuring fit-for-purpose procurement of components, and maintaining compliance with engineering and quality assurance standards.

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Qualifications

• A minimum of HNC in an engineering discipline, ideally with Electrical or Control & Instrumentation or Mechanical bias (though broader engineering knowledge will also be considered).
• Experience within a similar technical position and/or Procurement.
• Experience in engineering specification and component evaluation.
• Strong working knowledge of technical and quality assurance standards related to the procurement of spare parts.

Role responsibilities

• Specifying and evaluating nuclear power station spares against original design intent.
• Supporting the upkeep and integrity of the plant Spares Catalogue.
• Developing procurement specifications in collaboration with Technical Specialists and Purchasers.
• Maintaining compliance with all standards and procedures applicable to plant spares procurement.
• Completing Item Equivalency Assessments to support changes in component selection.
• Assisting with technical investigations, including parts sourcing and resolving obsolescence issues.
• Conducting Quality Assurance (QA) reviews prior to purchasing QA1/2 spares, including reviewing and developing Quality Plans.
• Performing Quality Control (QC) inspections on key goods being supplied.
• Advising Purchasing and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth operation of Supply Chain processes.

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