Senior Procurement Engineer - Multiple Positions

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

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: Northern VA; South Hill, VA; York, NC; Atlanta, GA; Richmond, VA; Temple, TX; Washington D.C. Reports To: Procurement Manager or Director of Strategic Sourcing.

Position Overview

The Senior Buyer / Senior Procurement Engineer 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.

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 (Master’s preferred).
• 3-10 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.