Senior Procurement Engineer: Tech-Sourcing & Cost Optimization

CPS Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement Engineer in Arlington, VA to bridge engineering and procurement functions. You will ensure sourced materials meet specs, cost targets, and quality standards while leading supplier evaluation and negotiations.

The role targets professionals with strong analytical and supplier-management skills who can drive value engineering and cost reductions across electrical and mechanical systems. A dynamic, fast-paced environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, SCM, or finance; master’s preferred.
• 3–10 years in procurement, sourcing, or supplier engineering.
• Strong background in electrical and/or mechanical systems.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and value engineering.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP, sourcing tools, and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sourcing for electrical, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Project Managers and Manufacturing Engineering to translate requirements into supplier specs.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering for cost reduction.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and specs to ensure compliance.
• Support NPI by identifying qualified suppliers and managing sourcing from concept to production.
• Partner with teams to resolve issues, manage change orders, and align suppliers.
• Negotiate terms to optimize cost, lead time, and service levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive development or corrective actions.
• Stay updated on market trends and new materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Sourcing tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CPS Inc. is seeking a Senior Procurement Engineer in Arlington, VA to bridge engineering and procurement functions. You will ensure sourced materials meet specs, cost targets, and quality standards while leading supplier evaluation and negotiations.

The role targets professionals with strong analytical and supplier-management skills who can drive value engineering and cost reductions across electrical and mechanical systems. A dynamic, fast-paced environment awaits.