Procurement Engineer

Persistent Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Procurement Engineer in a forward-thinking company that specializes in mobile networking solutions. In this role, you will be pivotal in sourcing and evaluating components for innovative products, ensuring alignment with project specifications and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and cost savings while managing the procurement process from start to finish. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a growing industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Fitness Membership Reimbursement

Tuition Assistance

Mental Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a United States security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Must be enrolled or completed a degree in engineering, supply chain, or business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost/risk analysis across product lines.
• Manage procurement process from requisition to delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to understand project specifications.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Knowledge

Proficiency with Excel

Proficiency with PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Associate Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Business-Related Program

Job description

Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is seeking a Procurement Engineer to join our team at our NYC headquarters. The Procurement Engineer will play a critical role in sourcing and evaluating the components that make our Wave Relay products. The Procurement Engineer will interface with a variety of internal teams to ensure our product specifications are met.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct cost/risk analysis across our product lines
• Upkeep product development schedules
• Navigate supplier selection for specific products with both new and current suppliers
• Create trade-off matrixes to present to engineering teams
• Write clear statements of work for vendors with milestones that align with internal goals
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand project specifications and procurement needs
• Complete BOM risk assessment, including sourcing alternate components
• Execute Purchase Orders
• Complete vendor NDA’s
• Review technical specifications and drawings to ensure alignment with project requirements and engineering standards
• Manage the procurement process from requisition to delivery, including issuing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and resolving delivery issues
• Monitor supplier performance, conducting regular audits and evaluations to assess compliance with contract terms and quality standards
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in procurement operations, implementing best practices and efficiency measures
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Manage ad-hoc cost issues e.g., tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflation

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance
• Must be enrolled or completed a bachelor’s or associate degree program in engineering, supply chain/logistics, economics, or business-related program
• Ability to learn and apply technical knowledge rapidly
• Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders and effectively convey technical requirements and project objectives
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain/logistics, economics, or business-related program
• Prior internship experience in product development
• Prior internship experience in operations

The pay for this role can vary from $75,000 to $85,000 a year based on the selected individual's education and experience. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits.

Company Overview

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay MANET and Cloud Relay technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.