Procurement Engineer

Outsource Uk Ltd; North East; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering and manufacturing seeks a Procurement Engineer to manage part development and quality feedback loops for New Product Introduction and Continuous Product Improvement. The role involves collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness in product supply strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and cost management activities.
• Implement product supply strategies aligned with category management strategies.
• Manage quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned on defects are applied.

Skills

Knowledge of APQP

Knowledge of PPAP

Knowledge of AIAG standards

Supplier management

Product development

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Engineer

Client: Global engineering & manufacturing client

Location: Peterlee

Hourly Rate: £26.49 PAYE or £34.78 Umbrella

Duration: 12 months

Working arrangements: Monday - Friday, on-site with potential travel to supplier sites in Europe once per month

About the Role:

As the Procurement Engineer, you will manage part development and quality feedback loops for New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and New Source Introduction (NSI) activities by collaborating with suppliers, design control engineers, value chain engineering, and procurement category teams.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and cost management activities from concept to PPAP to deliver parts at the right quality, cost, and timeline, collaborating with packaging, transportation, business resources, and supply chain teams.
2. Implement product supply strategies aligned with category management strategies to create a competitive advantage by developing, optimizing, and integrating a world-class supply network.
3. Manage quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned on defects are applied across the supply base.
4. Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling, design for manufacturability, and leveraging supplier capabilities.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and AIAG standards.
• Extensive experience in supplier management and product development.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external partners.

Application:

If interested, please click apply or contact Sam Pierre-Louis at 0161 383 8022 for more information.

Inclusion Statement:

Outsource UK is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Applications will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, pregnancy, or age.