Engineering Procurement Manager

We are working with a leading car transporter manufacturer, in recruiting for the role of Engineering Procurement Manager. The Engineering Procurement Manager will support a team of three by maintaining relationships with suppliers and will implement and sustain cost effective solutions. The role will suit a highly motivated person who has a broad skill set and has excellent and effective communication skills, alongside manufacturing/engineering experience. The Role: * Purchase of consumables and tooling. * Maintain database integrity on prices, lead times. * Expediting orders with suppliers. * Departmental administration. * Communicate with internal and external stakeholders providing updates. * Using manufacturing/engineering experience to manage and improve non-conformances. * Consulting with Design team and QA team to assist in value engineering. Candidate To succeed in this challenging role, the ideal candidate should have the following skill set: * A strong negotiator with excellent telephone manner. * Highly organised both in written and verbal communications. * Solution orientated incorporating creative and innovative ideas. * Ability to remain calm under pressure and able to meet strict deadlines. * Good numeric and literacy skills. * Attention to detail. * Ability to problem solve and use own initiative. Technical * Microsoft office - Publisher/word/excel/PowerPoint. * Access Supply Chain (training can be given) * Understanding or ability to read CAD drawings. * Have a background in engineering or manufacturing procurement