Buyer; Hybrid

Overview

Buyer - (Procurement / Sourcing Specialist) required by a global technology company for an initial 12-month contract. This role involves managing procurement and supplier relationships while ensuring alignment with project objectives. The ideal candidate will have commercial experience in industrial or mechanical engineering, a background in procurement with excellent communication skills.

• Lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes for machining, assembly, and engineering services
• Select and onboard suppliers in line with project, quality, and supply chain requirements
• Develop and manage the project sourcing plan from concept through to series production
• Drive supplier scouting, evaluation, and contracting
• Contribute to Make-or-Buy decisions and align with category strategy
• Coordinate NDAs and development contracts
• Support PPAP and supplier qualification activities
• Manage ordering and sampling of project-related components and services
• Understand PPAP and supplier qualification processes

• Background in project procurement, sourcing, or category management in a manufacturing/engineering environment
• Strong knowledge of RFx processes, BOM cost control, and total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in NPI/I2P projects
• Understanding of PPAP and supplier qualification processes