Technical Procurement Engineer

Technical Procurement Engineer (Mechanical/Instrumentation) 45,000 PA Permanent Full-time Bishop''s Stortford (CM23) Free onsite parking Easy access from the M11 (Stansted Airport junction) A specialist engineering manufacturer is looking for a Technical Procurement Engineer to take ownership of the technical specification and procurement of mechanical, pneumatic and instrumentation equipment and components used in the build of high-quality automated processing systems for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and research environments. This is a hands-on, end-to-end role where you''ll work closely with Design Engineers, Project Management, QA and suppliers, ensuring parts are correctly specified, cost-effective, compliant, and delivered on time. What you''ll be doingCreate detailed technical specifications for mechanical, pneumatic and instrumentation components.Review project requirements and produce technical plans and supporting documentation.Issue drawings/specifications to suppliers for quotation and purchase.Negotiate price and lead times and manage the full PO lifecycle (order acknowledgements, invoice checks, expediting/chasing deliveries).Manage import/export requirements where needed.Ensure all project items are ordered and delivered to plan.Monitor factory stock levels and replenish to agreed minimums.Track supplier performance and feed back to QA/management.Coordinate logistics from small parcels through to delivery of complete systems.Support factory activity ..... full job details .....