Product Procurement Engineer

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Product Procurement Engineer

Apply locations: Peterlee, United Kingdom

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R

Career Area: Procurement

Job Description:

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Job Title: Product Procurement Engineer

Salary: £55,516 - £69,395

Contract: Permanent

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Hours: Full-Time - 36.50 - 5 days in office

Travel: Up to 20%

Relocation: No relocation assistance

Job Reference: R

As the Product Procurement Engineer, you will manage part development and quality feedback loops for New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and New Source Introduction (NSI) related activities by collaborating with suppliers, design control engineers, value chain engineering, and procurement category teams.

• Managing Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Cost management related activities from concept to PPAP to deliver parts at the right quality, total cost, and meet timelines.
• Implementing product supply strategies aligned with the category management supply strategies to create a competitive advantage for our customers.
• Managing the quality feedback loops to ensure lessons learned on quality defects are applied across the supply base.
• Driving Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling, design for manufacturability, and leveraging suppliers' capabilities.

Top Candidates will have:

• Degree or equivalent experience desired
• Extensive experience in supplier management and product development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills dealing with both internal and external partners

What Skills you will have:

• Data-driven Decision Making: Advises on advanced data analysis methodologies and technologies to make more informed decisions.
• Effective Communications: Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
• Supplier Management: Follows procedures in carrying out routine supplier management tasks.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays including additional service days awarded every 2 years up to a maximum of 5 days.
• Up to 12% Bonus target
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%)
• Share Ownership Scheme (50% company matched)
• Personalised flexible benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking

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Posting Dates: February 21, 2025 - March 6, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).