Product Procurement Engineer

RHL; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in County Durham is seeking a Product Procurement Engineer for a 12-month contract. You will lead APQP and cost management initiatives, support NPI and NSI, and drive quality improvements. The ideal candidate has a degree or equivalent, strong supplier management experiences, and excellent communication skills. This position offers full-time hours in a dynamic environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong supplier management and product development experience.
• Data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP & cost management through to PPAP.
• Support NPI, CPI, and NSI initiatives.
• Implement supplier strategies aligned with category goals.
• Drive quality improvements and VAVE activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and procurement.

Skills

Supplier management

Product development

Data-driven decision-making

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Role: Product Procurement Engineer

Location: County Durham

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Contract: Agency | Full-Time (36.5 hrs/week, 5 days on-site) | 12 Months + Contract

Travel: Up to 20%

What You'll Do

• Lead APQP & cost management through to PPAP
• Support NPI, CPI, and NSI initiatives
• Implement supplier strategies aligned with category goals
• Drive quality improvements and VAVE activities
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and procurement

What You'll Bring

• Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong supplier management & product development experience
• Data-driven decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic engineering environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Interested or know someone who might be? Let's connect!