Senior Procurement Engineer

CPS, Inc.; Burlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cps4jobs is seeking a Sr. Procurement Engineer to join a leading engineering and construction contractor. You will bridge engineering and procurement to meet technical specs, cost targets, and quality standards across electrical and mechanical systems.

The role emphasizes supplier evaluation, cost reduction, NPI support, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. US citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Finance.
• 2–7 years of procurement, sourcing, or supplier engineering experience in manufacturing or engineering-focused industries.
• Strong technical background in electrical and/or mechanical systems with the ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and value engineering.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, sourcing tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and project management skills.
• US citizen and able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sourcing activities for electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components, systems, and assemblies for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with Quality, Project Managers and Manufacturing Engineering to translate engineering requirements into supplier specifications.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on technical capability, cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications to ensure supplier compliance.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by identifying qualified suppliers and managing sourcing from concept to production.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, manage change orders, and maintain supplier alignment.
• Negotiate commercial and technical terms to achieve optimal cost, lead time, and service levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead supplier development or corrective action initiatives as needed.
• Stay current on market trends, new materials, and emerging technologies relevant to assigned categories.

Skills

Negotiations

Cost analysis

Value engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Supplier management

Analytical mindset

Technical background (electrical/mech)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Finance

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Sourcing tools

Job description

Due to tremendous growth, my client, a $3B leading engineering and construction contractor, is seeking Sr. Procurement Engineers to join their dynamic team.

Department: Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing

Locations: Arlington, VA; Richmond, VA; Fort Worth, TX; Burlington, TX

Reports To: Procurement Manager or Director of Strategic Sourcing

Position Overview

The Sr. Procurement Specialist, Engineering plays a key role in bridging engineering and procurement functions, ensuring that all sourced materials, components, and systems meet technical specifications, cost targets, and quality standards. This position is ideal for a mechanical or electrical engineer with strong analytical, supplier management, and cost-optimization skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing or technology-driven environment. In this role, you will be supporting mission critical projects with top tier tech companies and government agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical sourcing activities for electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components, systems, and assemblies for assigned projects.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Project Managers and Manufacturing Engineering to translate engineering requirements into supplier specifications.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on technical capability, cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications to ensure supplier compliance.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by identifying qualified suppliers and managing sourcing from concept to production.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, manage change orders, and maintain supplier alignment.
• Negotiate commercial and technical terms to achieve optimal cost, lead time, and service levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead supplier development or corrective action initiatives as needed.
• Stay current on market trends, new materials, and emerging technologies relevant to assigned categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Finance
• 2-7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier engineering within a manufacturing or engineering-focused industry.
• Strong technical background in electrical and/or mechanical systems, with the ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and value engineering.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, sourcing tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and project management skills.
• Must be a US Citizen and to able to obtain security clearance

My client is offering a generous compensation package and growth potential in a fast-paced progressive environment.

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