Manufacturing Engineer

Electrical Power Products; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

EP², a Flex company, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support our Des Moines manufacturing operation. You will source, negotiate, and procure materials to ensure timely production and on-time delivery for customer projects.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, project management, and supply chain teams to optimize supplier performance, manage risk, and drive cost savings. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or materials management.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Cross-functional collaboration and influencing outcomes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure materials, components, and services to support manufacturing and customer projects.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and service expectations are consistently achieved.
• Monitor inventory levels, production schedules, and demand requirements to support uninterrupted operations.
• Analyze supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings, and risk reduction.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Supply Chain teams to align procurement activities with business priorities.
• Facilitate purchase order creation, maintenance, and follow-up activities.
• Proactively resolve supplier and material shortages while minimizing production disruptions.
• Support new supplier identification, qualification, and onboarding efforts.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and purchasing documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, supplier performance, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, established purchasing procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Sourcing

Analytical thinking

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP software

MS Office

Job description

Are you a relationship-driven procurement professional who enjoys solving supply chain challenges and making a direct impact on business performance?

EP², a Flex company, is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support our growing manufacturing operation in Des Moines. In this role, you'll collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure the right materials are available at the right time, helping deliver innovative power distribution solutions to our customers.

If you're passionate about sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, and continuous improvement, we'd love to connect.

As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing materials that support EP²'s manufacturing operations. You'll work closely with suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, project management, and leadership teams to ensure the timely procurement of components and materials while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery expectations.

Your ability to build strong supplier partnerships, manage changing priorities, and proactively mitigate supply chain risks will directly impact customer satisfaction and operational performance.

What You'll Do:

Key Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure materials, components, and services to support manufacturing and customer projects.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and service expectations are consistently achieved.
• Monitor inventory levels, production schedules, and demand requirements to support uninterrupted operations.
• Analyze supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement, cost savings, and risk reduction.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Supply Chain teams to align procurement activities with business priorities.
• Facilitate purchase order creation, maintenance, and follow-up activities.
• Proactively resolve supplier and material shortages while minimizing production disruptions.
• Support new supplier identification, qualification, and onboarding efforts.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and purchasing documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, supplier performance, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, established purchasing procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, or materials management.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• Manufacturing, industrial, electrical equipment, or engineered-to-order experience.
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of inventory management, forecasting, and production planning.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• APICS, CPSM, CPM, or related supply chain certifications are a plus.