Procurement Engineering & Supplier Transition Program Lead

Veriipro; Loveland (CO); On-site; Full time

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Engineering and Supplier Transition professional to lead supplier transition programs and ensure smooth operational continuity. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, program management expertise, and hands-on experience managing supplier qualification, cutover, and supply chain integration activities across global operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supplier transition programs, managing transitions from Supplier A to Supplier B, including hand-offs to production buyers.
• Develop and execute detailed transition plans, including timelines, inventory build, cutover strategy, and run-out planning.
• Coordinate ERP system updates and ensure supplier master data accuracy for transactional readiness.
• Ensure continuity of supply through PO coverage, delivery adherence, and proactive issue resolution.
• Maintain and manage program risk and issue logs, driving mitigation and escalation as required.
• Act as a primary interface between suppliers and customer plant teams, including sourcing, quality, and inspection.
• Oversee PPAP planning and execution in compliance with Customer Quality Procedures (CQP).
• Manage First Article Inspection (FAI) processes at supplier facilities or remotely.
• Drive Supplier Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA) and Product Deviation Notices (PDN) to timely closure.
• Support Supplier Process Audits, document findings, and implement recommendations.
• Apply engineering knowledge in GD&T, materials, and drawing interpretation to support inspection plans.
• Support ECN (Engineering Change Notice) management and new product development (NPD) projects.
• Monitor and report supplier quality KPIs, escalate unresolved issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and qualify alternate suppliers to mitigate risk and ensure supply continuity.
• Collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Plastics, Manufacturing, Industrial) or related discipline.
• Strong hands-on experience in supplier transition and qualification programs.
• Proven program management skills including scheduling, milestone tracking, and risk management.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and supplier master data management.
• Experience in inventory build, cutover, and run-out planning.
• Familiarity with procurement engineering, production buying operations, and supplier contract terms.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience in large-scale data handling and KPI dashboards.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FAI, CAPA, PDN, and ECN processes.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawing interpretation, materials, ASTM and equivalent Asian standards.
• Experience with sheet metal, machined parts, plastics, rubber, electrical, and electro-mechanical components.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or life sciences industries.
• Excellent stakeholder communication, escalation management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.