Technical Procurement Engineer (Mechanical/Instrumentation)
£45,000 PA | Permanent | Full-time | Bishop's Stortford (CM23)
Free onsite parking | Easy access from the M11 (Stansted Airport junction)
A specialist engineering manufacturer is looking for a Technical Procurement Engineer to take ownership of the technical specification and procurement of mechanical, pneumatic and instrumentation equipment and components used in the build of high-quality automated processing systems for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and research environments.
This is a hands-on, end-to-end role where you'll work closely with Design Engineers, Project Management, QA and suppliers, ensuring parts are correctly specified, cost-effective, compliant, and delivered on time.
What you'll be doing
- Create detailed technical specifications for mechanical, pneumatic and instrumentation components.
- Review project requirements and produce technical plans and supporting documentation.
- Issue drawings/specifications to suppliers for quotation and purchase.
- Negotiate price and lead times and manage the full PO lifecycle (order acknowledgements, invoice checks, expediting/chasing deliveries).
- Manage import/export requirements where needed.
- Ensure all project items are ordered and delivered to plan.
- Monitor factory stock levels and replenish to agreed minimums.
- Track supplier performance and feed back to QA/management.
- Coordinate logistics from small parcels through to delivery of complete systems.
- Support factory activity coordination (e.g., weld tests/procedures, third-party inspections) alongside QA.
- Procure factory consumables/plant as required.
- Work in line with the company's Quality/Integrated Management Systems, H&S and environmental policies.
What we're looking for
- Engineering degree (or equivalent technical qualification/experience).
- Proven experience in technical procurement and producing clear specifications / documentation.
- Strong supplier management skills: negotiation, PO management, delivery control and expediting.
- Comfortable in a quality-focused environment, with strong attention to detail.
- Confident communicator with stakeholders internally and externally.
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
- Able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
Why apply
- £45,000 per annum basic salary
- Permanent, full-time position with stability and ownership
- Free onsite parking + excellent commuter access via M11 (Stansted junction)
- Varied, cross-functional role combining engineering detail with commercial procurement
To apply: Send your CV (and ideally a short note on your relevant procurement/specification experience and notice period).
HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.
