Product Procurement Engineer

Caterpillar UK

Desford, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Base: £57,700 - £72,000; bonus: 12%; benefits: 27 ...
Onsite
New product introduction (npi) experience
Value analysis / value engineering (va/ve)
Design for manufacture (dfm) and assembly (dfa)
This role plays a pivotal part in managing part sourcing, development, and quality feedback loops across New Product Introduction and Continuous Product Improvement

Job Summary

  • This role plays a pivotal part in managing part sourcing, development, and quality feedback loops across New Product Introduction and Continuous Product Improvement.
  • Candidates will drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering through cost modeling and effective use of supplier capabilities to ensure strategic direction is met.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 12% bonus, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme where the company doubles contributions up to 10%.

Matching Summary

This role plays a pivotal part in managing part sourcing, development, and quality feedback loops across New Product Introduction and Continuous Product Improvement.

Salary

Base: £57,700 - £72,000; Bonus: 12%; Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, private medical, contributory pension

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • New Product Introduction (NPI) experience
  • Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE)
  • Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Assembly (DFA)
  • Supplier quality feedback loop management
  • Category strategy development and execution

Nice-to-have

  • Global team collaboration experience
  • Risk assessment and mitigation skills
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder communication
  • Continuous improvement methodology application

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in product procurement or engineering
  • Proven track record in category management strategies
  • Ability to demonstrate qualifications on CV per criteria

Work Rights

Not specified

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