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Senior Procurement Engineer

Ref: AS6612777

Preston, UK

£50,000

  • Permanent
  • Cost-Saving Initiatives
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Strategic Sourcing

About the candidate

The candidate is an adaptable and highly skilled procurement engineer with over five years of experience specialising in the aerospace and defense sectors. They boast robust skills in strategic sourcing and have a consistent track record of driving significant cost-savings while ensuring alignment with stringent procurement governance. Through a blend of strong negotiation skills and a collaborative working style, this professional seamlessly partners with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate new technologies and enhance supplier relations.

Moreover, the candidate shines in environments requiring rigorous analytical assessments and proactive risk management, contributing vitally to the success and advancement of engineering projects. Their experience is punctuated by their ability to foster enduring stakeholder relationships and manage comprehensive portfolios of complex, high-value contracts.

What makes them great?

  • Negotiation Success: Adept at negotiating terms that reduced procurement costs by up to 15% in previous roles, directly contributing to increased profitability.
  • Performance Improvement: Implemented a supplier performance monitoring system that boosted compliance by 20%, ensuring project specs are met or exceeded.
  • Cost Management: Proven record of achieving a 10% reduction in procurement expenses through effective contract management and supplier negotiations.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic Sourcing: Expert in developing sourcing strategies that reduce costs and improve supplier performance, leading to streamlined production processes.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Skilled in establishing and nurturing productive relationships with suppliers to ensure high compliance rates and timely delivery of resources.
  • Contract Negotiation: Demonstrated ability in negotiating contracts that yield financial savings and favourable terms, enhancing project profitability and sustainability.