Procurement Engineer – Powertrain Systems

Alexander Dennis

. Take ownership of a defined group of commodities .

Posted 10/9/2026contractFarnborough • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical understanding and practical procurement experience, with a focus on developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships in the transport, vehicles, or heavy machinery sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Commodity ManagementCommercial Negotiation SkillsSupplier ManagementEngineering Degree (BSc Level or Above)CIPS or Relevant Purchasing Qualification

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategiesCost ReductionsTender ActivitiesSupplier Performance ManagementRisk Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsRelationship-BuildingOrganisational SkillsConfidence in Sourcing

Tools & Technologies

CAD Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPS

Industry Keywords

TransportVehiclesHeavy MachineryProcurementCommercial Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of a defined group of commodities
Develop sourcing strategies supporting business and technical objectives
Work closely with engineering and suppliers
Deliver cost reductions
Support new product development
Run sourcing and tender activities
Negotiate commercial agreements
Manage supplier performance, risk and relationships
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Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong technical understanding
Practical procurement or commodity-management experience
Experience ideally gained within transport, vehicles or heavy machinery
Confidence in sourcing
Commercial negotiation skills
Supplier management skills
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills
Organised and commercially aware
Comfortable working across teams to deliver agreed targets
More than three years’ relevant experience preferred
Engineering degree at BSc level or above preferred
CIPS or other relevant purchasing, supply or business qualification preferred
Knowledge or experience of CAD systems preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Pension
Wellbeing support
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Training programmes
Mentorship
Opportunities to take on new roles and broaden skills
Inclusive environment
Fair treatment
Opportunity to contribute to sustainable public transportation and improved air quality