Procurement Engineer

Procurement Engineer – 12-Month Contract Location: Oxfordshire Contract: 12 Months Working Arrangement: Hybrid/Flexible The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Engineer to join a leading global engineering and healthcare organisation on a 12-month contract in Oxfordshire. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and supply of highly engineered components used within advanced medical imaging systems.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing long-term sourcing strategies, using your engineering and procurement expertise to optimise cost, value, quality and supply chain capability. Working across a broad portfolio of globally sourced components, you will act as a key interface between Procurement, Engineering, R&D, Quality and suppliers , ensuring that components are technically suitable, commercially competitive and capable of being manufactured consistently.

The successful candidate will have strong technical knowledge of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical manufacturing, combined with proven experience in cost analysis, value engineering, target costing and supplier development . Key Responsibilities: Provide technical expertise to Procurement, acting as an interface between Procurement, suppliers and R&D throughout the product lifecycle. Lead and support cost and value optimisation activities across a range of engineered components.

Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for globally sourced components. Conduct Cost Value Engineering, Cost Analysis, Should Cost Analysis, Target Costing and benchmarking activities. Analyse product cost structures and identify key cost drivers and opportunities for optimisation. Support new product and design development through accurate cost estimation and technology-specific recommendations.

Technical Scope: The role covers a broad range of manufacturing technologies and engineered components. Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly beneficial: Machining and precision engineering Casting Composite structures Mechanical assemblies Fabricated assemblies Cable assemblies Essential Experience & Qualifications: Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline .

Several years' experience within engineering, procurement engineering, strategic procurement or a closely related technical commercial function . Proven experience developing and managing effective supplier relationships. Strong technical understanding of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical components and manufacturing processes. Demonstrable experience in cost structure analysis, cost-driver analysis, product cost optimisation and target costing .

Experience delivering cost reduction and value engineering initiatives. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on product cost. Experience working collaboratively with Engineering, R&D, Procurement, Quality and Supply Chain functions. What the Role Offers: This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically advanced, internationally focused organisation working on products that have a direct impact on healthcare worldwide.

You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of engineering technologies, suppliers and manufacturing processes while playing a key role in developing robust, competitive and innovative global supply chains. The role offers a flexible working environment, opportunities for international collaboration and travel, and the chance to work alongside experienced Engineering, R&D, Procurement and Supply Chain professionals.

Additional benefits include: Subsidised on-site restaurant Free on-site gym On-site parking Excellent transport links Flexible working arrangements International exposure and travel opportunities Opportunity to work on innovative, technically complex products with global impact