Procurement Engineer

Main purpose of job- To Procure all project related sub-contracted, manufactured items (Mechanical & fabricated) within project budget, timeframes and to Howden Quality Standards within the nominated value stream.- Responsible for execution of procurement activities for Supply Team Value Stream Directly dealing with suppliers, Placement of orders, expediting of orders with suppliers, negotiating with suppliers, receipting of documentation.- Responsible for identifying saving ideas through alternative sourcing or value engineering

Accountabilities- Prepare and Manage Request for Quotes Packages in order to find suitable suppliers that meet project budget, timeframe and Howden Quality Standards.- Analyse all suppliers in order to select the most suitable suppliers who are able to deliver high quality products at competitive pricing.- Manage suppliers to meet objectives related to cost, delivery performance, schedule and quality.- Review and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy.- Perform regular performance review with suppliers to drive continuous improvements.- Ensure commercial, legal and contractual compliances in all the procurement transactions.- Adopt appropriate supplier management methodologies and procurement strategies in purchasing to secure better prices- Ensure all PO’s are issued and received in the HAU ERP system as per procedure.- Prepare Purchase orders and monitor the selected supplier to achieve project goals- Organise Inspections as required for the Purchase orders placed, and deal with any non-conformances.- Collect Quality and Inspection Documentation for the purchase orders placed and forward to QA for compilation- Follow all Howden Procedures and relevant standards including ISO9001, OCHSA18000 and ISO14000.- Manage transportation from Supplier to end destination including packing lists and related documentation as per agreed HAU Shipping process- Be proactive team member as part of the daily management process-
- Legal, Health and Safety - Take all reasonable care for own personal health and safety, as well as for that of everyone who may be affected by your action in your workplace. Liaise and co-operate with company management with regards to the current health and safety legislation and obligations within the location and area where you performing your duties.

Essential skills, knowledge & behaviours- 5+ years previous experience as a procurement engineer- Previous experience in the Heavy Industrial Manufacturing Industry- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills- Good stakeholder management skillsGood organisational skills- Excellent negotiation skillsGood team playerA degree in Mechanical Engineering- Ability to read engineering drawingsComputer literate (Word and Excel, PowerPoint)- Ability to analyse bills of material and drawing to understand key requirements- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement and contract procedures and systems- Knowledge and direct demonstrated experience in negotiating contracts and quotations with contract manufacturers and suppliers- Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities- Accuracy and attention to detail- Ability to work in a team or independently- A positive attitude- Sound judgement and initiative- Results driven

Desirable skills, knowledge & behaviors- Mechanical Engineering Degree- 5+ years previous experience as a project engineer or Quality control engineer that involved a procurement function- Previous experience in the Heavy Industrial Manufacturing Industry for Air & Gas handling Equipment knowledge of ISO and OHS standards Complexity and creativity- Budget and Timeline restrictions are set by others and sometimes difficult to achieve- Obtaining commitments from third parties, and enforcing them- Juggling many projects concurrently- Dealing with Non-conformances- Finding solutions in order to meet project budgets and timelines.- Continuous improvement with regards supplier performance and cost reduction Judgement and decisions- Assessing Tenders and Selecting Suppliers to place orders with- Assessing new suppliers for addition to Howden Approved Vendors lists- Evaluating risk and implementing actions to mitigate / control the risk

Travel- Travelling - ad hoc supplier visits. Estimate 50% of time visiting Suppliers.