Procurement Engineer – Strategic Sourcing & Costing

Venteon; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advancement potential

Full time

Paid time off

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a Procurement Engineer for our manufacturing partner in Rochester Hills, MI. The role focuses on supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and ensuring cost efficiency and supply reliability across the procurement function.

The candidate will manage supplier performance, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with finance, engineering, and operations to align procurement with business goals. A minimum of three years in a similar role is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Procurement Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Supplier sourcing and evaluation based on cost, quality, reliability and compliance.
• Contract negotiation to secure favorable terms including pricing, delivery timelines and payment structures.
• Inventory management to maintain optimal stock and align with production and demand cycles.
• Purchase order management with accuracy and timeliness.
• Compliance and governance to meet internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supplier performance monitoring and KPI tracking.
• Market intelligence to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Cross-functional collaboration with finance, engineering and operations.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Procurement principles

ERP systems

Data formats & conversion tools

Quality & compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Venteon is seeking a Procurement Engineer for our manufacturing partner in Rochester Hills, MI. The role focuses on supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and ensuring cost efficiency and supply reliability across the procurement function.

The candidate will manage supplier performance, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with finance, engineering, and operations to align procurement with business goals. A minimum of three years in a similar role is required.