Procurement Engineer
Leatherhead • permanent • £30k - £35k per annum

Procurement Engineer

Leatherhead On-site permanent 28 Applications
£30k - £35k per annum
Full-time
Posted 15 Sep 2026
Expires 27 Oct 2026

Job description

Key Responsibilities


Procurement & Supplier Management

  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process for engineering materials, equipment, and services.
  • Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and purchase orders.
  • Source and evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and strategic partners.
  • Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, and framework agreements.

Technical Evaluation

  • Review engineering specifications, drawings, and material requisitions.
  • Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of supplier quotations.
  • Liaise with engineering teams to ensure materials and equipment meet project requirements and applicable standards.
  • Resolve technical clarifications and manage supplier deviations where applicable.

Contract & Order Management

  • Prepare procurement recommendations and award summaries.
  • Monitor purchase orders from placement through delivery and close-out.
  • Track supplier performance and expedite critical deliveries.
  • Coordinate with logistics providers and stakeholders to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and performance.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities.
  • Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking.
  • Contribute to procurement process improvements and supplier development initiatives.

Compliance & Documentation

  • Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and relevant regulations.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier documentation.
  • Support audits and quality assurance processes.
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and ethical procurement standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
  • Membership of, or working towards, a professional body (e.g., CIPS, IMechE, IET, ICE) is desirable.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or eqv.) from an accredited university with minimum five years (5) design experience for Oil, Gas and Refinery EPCC Projects
  • Experience in large-scale Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Projects and working with major IOC
  • Experience working for Modular Plants (Offshore experience would be plus point)
  • Ability to work in multicultural environment
  • Demonstrated interpersonal/team building skills
  • Strong written and Oral English Communication
  • Proficient in 3D modeling software (Autodesk Plant 3D, Cadworx. PDMS/E3D will be a plus)
  • Good Knowledge in API, ASME, NACE, ANSI Code related to piping
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