Tooling Procurement

A global automotive component manufacturer with sites worldwide requires a Procurement Engineer to support successful launch of tooling and related equipment. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background in tooling with experience in procurement.

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Commutable from: Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Shirley, Redditch, Stratford Upon Avon

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Salary -60,000 - -63,000 p.a.

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Suitable for: Tooling Procurement Specialist, Tooling Engineer, Tooling Purchasing Specialist, Supplier Development Engineer, Cost Engineer Tooling, Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Specialist

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The Role

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Reporting into the Procurement Manager you will have the following duties:

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Procurement: Source and procure tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and associated equipment while managing suppliers, costs, budgets, contracts, and compliance.

Supplier Relationship Management: Build and manage supplier relationships, monitor performance against key metrics, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate supply risks.

New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, source, and deliver tooling in line with new product launch and industrialisation timelines.

Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and communicate project progress, risks, and opportunities.

Continuous Improvement: Improve procurement processes, supplier performance, tooling lifecycle management, and digitalisation while contributing to procurement strategy and sharing market intelligence.

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The Person

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Educated to a minimum of HNC level in a relevant discipline you will have the following experience:

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Essential: Commercial experience managing complex tooling requirements, strong negotiation, commercial awareness, supplier relationship and performance management skills, cross-functional experience in manufacturing, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable: Knowledge of manufacturing processes, product development cycles, NPI projects, strategic sourcing, category management, and Teamcenter Product Cost Management (TcPCM) for tooling and equipment costing.

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To apply for this opportunity please click to apply or contact Greg Kneuss at the Ethero office in Telford for further details.