Procurement Engineer

NDI Engineering Company; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Thorofare, NJ is seeking a procurement specialist to support supplier negotiations and material procurement. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in procurement, strong communication skills, and proficiency in CAD. This is a full-time, on-site position with occasional travel. Candidates must be US citizens and can obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
• 3-5 years of procurement experience required, DoD experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs and inspect parts.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings.
• Self-manage workload and collaborate with vendors.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify contract changes.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Project management

Negotiation

Problem solving

Tools

Proficiency in CAD

Inventor

Job description

Overview

NDI is looking to add an a procurement specialist to our Thorofare, NJ team to support in locating key suppliers- such as machine shops and fabrication shops- negotiating the company’s purchasing agreements and making sure materials and products meet the company’s specification and timelines.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in procurement in the DOD sector and be a strong communicator who is organized and timely.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings. Possess strong project management skills, with the ability to define milestones and adhere to deadlines.
• Self-manage workload, collaborate with vendors, and project leads to support customer project requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify contract changes, root causes of issues, and transition plans in collaboration with the Program Managers.
• Foster supplier competition, manage procurement risks, and pursue cost-saving opportunities
• Develop and maintain relationships with qualified and reputable suppliers and expand the supplier base through market research.
• Receive, analyze, and process material and service requests.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions
• Monitor and manage order fulfillment to meet production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Track and complete procurement transactions, including status reporting, documentation accuracy, and resolution of non-conformances.
• Assist with documentation, reporting, and coordination of corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned in support of operations and procurement objectives.
• Responsible for collecting and verifying welder documentation in accordance with contract requirements

Qualifications

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to determine the product needs and to create constructive relationships with vendors.
• Project management: will be managing multiple projects at one time. The ability to plan, delegate and evaluate progress toward goals is necessary for managing these projects.
• Negotiation: will be in charge of negotiating vendor contracts, must understand price points and be able to negotiate effectively.
• Problem solving: must have strong problem-solving skills. For example, they may need to solve the problem of a product or service that does not meet the quality standards of the company.
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• This position is not remote and work in Thorofare, NJ office is required
• Travel as needed – 1-2 days of travel 2x a month – Travel expenses are reimbursed
• 3-5 of years of procurement experience required – experience with DoD preferred but not required
• Proficiency in CAD required, Inventor preferred
• Must be able to lift 40lbs and be able to inspect parts
• Familiarity with DoD Contracts a plus
• Welding background preferred but not required

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

• Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing