Technical Purchasing Engineer (2 year FTC)
On-siteGlenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead purchasing for a new hydraulic radial piston motor development project, driving Make or Buy strategy decisions and managing supplier qualification from component development through serial production. Coordinate sampling with suppliers and technical teams while ensuring target cost achievement and risk management within the designated investment budget. Act as the primary interface between the business unit, material field purchasing, and suppliers to represent the department in the product development process and implement price reduction potentials. This 2-year fixed-term role is based in Glenrothes, Scotland, with a requirement to evidence UK right to work, as sponsorship is not available.
Required Qualifications
- Degree level qualification in Industrial Engineering, Engineering or similar
- Experienced Purchasing Professional with expertise in project management and target costing
- Previous involvement in the setup of global supply chains and strategies with technical knowledge of standards and processes for main commodities (casting, machining, forging)
- Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels and across functions of the international organisation both verbally and written
- Agile, team player, communicative, independent, structured and assertive
- You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants would not be provided with a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Desired Qualifications
- Degree level qualification in Industrial Engineering, Engineering or similar preferable
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