Graduate Procurement Engineer

Graduate Procurement Engineer
Location: Hillington, Glasgow (Head office)
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent.
Hours: 40 Hours (8am - 5pm)
Benefits: Opportunities to progress career, 25 days annual holiday, plus 8 statutory holidays and International travel!
Established in 2002, IQA Group is a powerhouse in the UK infrastructure sector. With three major sites across Glasgow, North Wales, and Liverpool, we provide expert services in power networks, renewable energy, and commercial contracting.
Join a team that is literally powering the UK’s future.
About the Graduate Engineer Role and what you will be doing:
You will be responsible for providing assistance and support to the Project Engineers and Project Manager on matters relating to all activities within International Projects specifically with a primary focus on technical buying and procurement.
This role will be based in Glasgow but will involve some travel for training to Spain and travel for project support in Africa.
Day to day tasks are as follows (but not limited to):
Procurement
* Researching suppliers in the UK for material and equipment for international projects.
* Providing technical assistance to the project team.
* Reviewing project & supplier technical documents, drawings & specifications.
* Meeting with suppliers and sourcing the most effective equipment for the project.
* Producing & issuing Purchase orders & contractual documentation.
* Monitoring of contractual obligations & delivery timelines
* Procurement monitoring, reporting & cost control.
* Attending supplier factory visits & Factory Acceptance Tests (UK & EU)
Logistics
* Liaising with suppliers & project team on deliveries & shipping arrangements.
* Shipment planning & reviewing of supplier delivery documents, transport drawings & instructions for any special loading/delivery requirements.
* Maintaining accurate records & updating logistics files
* Communicating the delivery times to project managers & site team.
Project Finance
* Invoice control – checking supplier invoices, approvals, updating project control files.
* Maintaining accurate records & updating finance files for month-end reporting, supplier payment reports, project cashflow etc.
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
* Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering (BEng)
* Full UK Driving License
* Experience of working within an Engineering Environment (placement/voluntary)
* Good communication skills both written and verbal
* Good PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google)
* Client focused and Commercial awareness
* Good Health & Safety knowledge and practices
* Flexibility to travel oversea as required
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today!
No agencies please
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed