Job title: Procurement Engineer
Location: Wharf Rd, Eynsham, Witney OX29 4BP
Contract length: 12 months fixed term contract
Shift Pattern: 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon - Fri / 7.5 a day, 37 hours per week
Rate: £26 - £40/hour PAYE
Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for Procurement Engineer on behalf of a global company in the medical technology industry.
The position is responsible for collaborating with suppliers globally ensuring design for manufacture and design to cost targets are met, prior to purchasing the newly design components. Responsibilities:
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You will support procurement with your technical expertise and are an interface partner for procurement, suppliers and R&D in terms of cost analysis and cost calculation in all phases of the product life cycle with focus on holistic product cost optimization.
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You will be organizing and performing Cost Value Engineering projects (e.g. Cost Analysis & Optimization, Target Costing, Benchmark, Should Cost analysis)
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You will support the product design phase with cost estimation and technology-specific recommendation for purchased parts.
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You will support the local procurement organization during price negotiations with your cost and value analysis.
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You will further develop and standardize value and cost optimization methods.
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You will support internal Procurement transformational programmes / processes, embracing digitalisation as an enabler to improved working.
Skills & Previous Experience:
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)
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HNC or BEng qualification preferred
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Experience working with global suppliers
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Strong understanding of product development lifecycle