Senior Product Procurement Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

Desford, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Base: £66,000 - £82,000; bonus: 18%; benefits: 27 ...
Onsite
Strategic sourcing and supplier management
Apqp and ppap activity ownership
Va/ve and dfm/dfa principles application
This role involves leading part development from concept to production while owning APQP and PPAP activities to ensure quality and delivery targets

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading part development from concept to production while owning APQP and PPAP activities to ensure quality and delivery targets.
  • The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including 27 days annual leave, an 18% bonus, and a car allowance of £625 per month.
  • Candidates will work hands-on with engineering, procurement, and suppliers to deliver parts with the right quality, cost, and timing across global supply solutions.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading part development from concept to production while owning APQP and PPAP activities to ensure quality and delivery targets.

Salary

Base: £66,000 - £82,000; Bonus: 18%; Benefits: 27 days leave, car allowance, private medical, pension match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing and supplier management
  • APQP and PPAP activity ownership
  • VA/VE and DFM/DFA principles application
  • Category KPI development and tracking
  • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical thinking for root cause analysis
  • Effective communication and conflict management
  • Experience balancing cost and long-term value
  • Ability to anticipate geopolitical sourcing risks

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in strategic sourcing
  • Proven track record in supplier management
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking capabilities
  • Level of experience matching seniority

Work Rights

Not specified

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