Senior Procurement Engineer: Electrical/Mechanical Sourcing

CPS, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a large engineering and construction contractor, seeks a Senior Buyer / Senior Procurement Engineer to bridge engineering and procurement for electrical, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical components. You will evaluate suppliers, analyze costs, and drive value engineering across projects.

This role requires a technical engineering background (mechanical/electrical), 3–10 years in procurement/sourcing, and strong negotiation and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Finance (Master’s preferred).
• 3–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier engineering in manufacturing or engineering-focused industries.
• Strong technical background in electrical and/or mechanical systems with ability to read complex drawings/specifications.
• Proven 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sourcing for electrical, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical components, systems, and assemblies.
• Translate engineering requirements into supplier specifications with Quality and Manufacturing teams.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on technical, cost, quality, and delivery criteria.
• Perform cost analysis and drive cost-reduction initiatives via value engineering.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and specs to ensure supplier compliance.
• Support new product introduction by identifying qualified suppliers for concept to production.
• Manage supplier performance and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Negotiate commercial and technical terms to optimize cost, lead time, and service levels.
• Stay current on market trends and new materials relevant to categories.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Cost analysis

Value engineering

Interpreting drawings/specifications

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Engineering background (Mechanical/E‑)

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s in Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, a large engineering and construction contractor, seeks a Senior Buyer / Senior Procurement Engineer to bridge engineering and procurement for electrical, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical components. You will evaluate suppliers, analyze costs, and drive value engineering across projects.

This role requires a technical engineering background (mechanical/electrical), 3–10 years in procurement/sourcing, and strong negotiation and project management skills.