Job Description

Procurement Engineer - 12-Month Contract

📍 Oxfordshire (Hybrid/Flexible) | 🌍 Global Organisation

I'm currently partnering with a global leader in healthcare technology to recruit a Procurement Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Oxfordshire.

Pay rate: up to £300 per day

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly innovative business whose products are used worldwide to improve access to life-saving medical imaging.

🚀 The Role

As a Procurement Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies and optimising product costs across a complex, global supply chain. You'll work closely with engineering, procurement, and suppliers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective components are delivered consistently.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

Lead cost analysis and cost optimisation activities across the product lifecycle

Deliver value engineering initiatives (should-cost modelling, benchmarking, etc.)

Support design teams with cost estimates and manufacturing insights

Collaborate with global suppliers to meet design-to-cost and manufacturability targets

Support procurement teams during supplier negotiations

Drive continuous improvement and support digital procurement initiatives

Build strong relationships with international stakeholders🌍 What's on Offer

Flexible and hybrid working environment

Opportunity to work within a globally recognised organisation

Exposure to international teams and suppliers (up to 20% travel)

Work on cutting-edge engineering projects with real-world healthcare impact✅ About You

Experience:

Background in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar

Experience within procurement, engineering, or supply chain

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g. machining, fabrication, assemblies)

Proven experience in cost analysis and cost optimisationSkills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

Confident working in cross-functional and international teams

Proactive, organised, and able to work independently🌟 Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to combine engineering expertise with strategic procurement in a role that directly supports global healthcare innovation.

📩 If you're interested, please apply or get in touch directly for a confidential discussion