Procurement Engineer

Adecco Portugal; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is seeking mid-level to senior Buyers and Procurement Engineers with strong experience in purchasing electrical, mechanical, or construction-related materials and equipment for mission-critical construction projects.

The role involves direct engagement with suppliers, project teams, and contracts to ensure timely delivery of materials for large-scale facilities such as data centers, hospitals, and airports.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
• Experience purchasing electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or construction materials/equipment.
• Background with electrical/mechanical contractor, construction company, manufacturer, distributor, or major infrastructure organization.
• Experience working directly with suppliers, manufacturers, vendors, and project teams.
• Strong understanding of pricing, lead times, sourcing, supplier management, and project material requirements.
• Engineering or Supply Chain degree preferred.
• Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering background is a plus.
• Must be a US Citizen due to project requirements.

Responsibilities

• This is a hands-on project procurement role with direct responsibility for buying materials and equipment needed to support construction, engineering, manufacturing, or facility projects.
• Collaborate with project teams, suppliers, and vendors to ensure timely procurement and alignment with project schedules.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Materials sourcing

Construction materials

Electrical materials

Engineering background

Negotiation

USCitizen

Education

Engineering degree

Supply Chain degree

Job description

BUYER / PROCUREMENT ENGINEER – MISSION-CRITICAL CONSTRUCTION

I’m currently recruiting for mid-level to senior Buyers and Procurement Engineers with strong experience purchasing electrical, mechanical, or construction-related materials and equipment.

This is an opportunity to join an organization involved in large-scale, mission-critical construction and infrastructure projects, including data centers, hospitals, airports, manufacturing facilities, and other complex facilities.

What They’re Looking For

• 8+ years of hands-on purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
• Experience purchasing electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, or construction materials/equipment
• Background with an electrical/mechanical contractor, construction company, manufacturer, distributor, or major infrastructure organization
• Experience working directly with suppliers, manufacturers, vendors, and project teams
• Strong understanding of pricing, lead times, sourcing, supplier management, and project material requirements
• Engineering or Supply Chain degree preferred
• Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering background is a plus
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to project requirements

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in environments such as:

• Electrical or mechanical contracting
• Electrical distribution or manufacturing
• EPC/project procurement
• Industrial construction or manufacturing
• Facilities engineering and operations

This is a hands-on project procurement role, so candidates should have direct experience buying the materials and equipment required to support construction, engineering, manufacturing, or facility projects.