Purchasing Engineer (Plumbing)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Procurement Engineer (Plumbing)
£40,000-£50,000 + Progression + Bonus + Training + Company Benefits
Hemel Hempstead
Are you a Procurement Engineer or similar from a Plumbing / Trade background looking for a varied and autonomous office based role within a well-established and rapidly growing specialist Plumbing company who work with a broad range of clients including cinemas, and offer the opportunity to increase your earnings through a bonus?
This company are a well-established and growing Plumbing company who work with a broad range of primarily Commercial and Retail clients including Cinemas. They have continually moved from strength to strength since their establishment in 1973 and are now looking to bring in a Purchasing Engineer to oversee their Purchasing process.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will be the go-to procurement expert within the company as you autonomously lead Purchasing processes, in addition to building and maintaining relationships with clients and suppliers nationwide. You will have spearhead ongoing improvements and adherence to processes and legislation with opportunities to make your mark on the company.
This role would suit an individual from a Plumbing / Trade background looking for an autonomous and technical off the tools role within a rapidly growing company who offer progression opportunities and a bonus.
The Role:- Build and maintain client relationships
- Lead and improve development, compliance and sustainability processes
- Negotiate with suppliers to find the best price
- Liaise with sales team, other departments and senior leadership
- Implement and lead Purchasing / Procurement processes
- Purchasing Engineer or similar
- Plumbing / Trade background
- Commutable to Hemel Hempstead
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Reference Number: 6615
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Purchasing Engineer (Plumbing) roles across Ernest Gordon Recruitmen's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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