Sourcing Engineer

Sourcing Engineer
Maldon, Essex
Salary Negotiable + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Sourcing Engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for driving supplier performance and procurement excellence?

Our client, a market-leading manufacturer based in Maldon, is looking to recruit a Sourcing Engineer to play a key role in supporting new product development projects and managing sourcing activities throughout the product lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international business where you will work closely with engineering, purchasing, and supplier teams to influence product innovation and cost optimisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing forward sourcing activities for new and existing products.
• Supporting cost estimation and cost reduction initiatives.
• Leading supplier enquiries, negotiations, and selection processes.
• Ensuring early supplier involvement within development projects.
• Maintaining ERP master data and supporting make-or-buy analyses.
• Preparing sourcing and project documentation.
• Assisting with production ramp-up activities and end-of-life planning.
• Working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within sourcing, supply chain, project purchasing, procurement, or product development environments.
• Strong technical understanding, ideally within mechanical manufacturing or processing.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Highly organised with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel when required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience).
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee wellbeing support services.
• Regular company social events.
• Genuine career development opportunities within a growing organisation.

If you have experience as a Sourcing Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer, Procurement Engineer, Project Buyer, Commodity Buyer, or Purchasing Engineer and are looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you.

Contact Julia at Prime Appointments for more information or apply today.

Please note: Candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered for this position.