Senior Procurement Engineer - Technical Sourcing & NPI

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

Job summary

CPS Inc. seeks Sr. Procurement Engineer to bridge engineering and procurement, ensuring sourced materials meet specs, cost targets, and quality standards.

Ideal for a mechanical or electrical engineer with strong supplier management and cost‑optimization skills in a fast-paced manufacturing or tech environment. The role involves leading electrical/mechanical sourcing, evaluating suppliers, and supporting NPI from concept to production, with cross‑functional collaboration across Quality, Project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–10 years of procurement, sourcing, or supplier engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, BOMs and specs.
• US Citizenship required and ability to obtain security clearance.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sourcing for electrical, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical components and assemblies for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with Quality, Project Managers and Manufacturing Engineering to translate engineering requirements into supplier specifications.
• Evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Technical sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Cost analysis

Value engineering

Reading drawings/BOMs

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP efficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Sourcing tools

Job description

CPS Inc. seeks Sr. Procurement Engineer to bridge engineering and procurement, ensuring sourced materials meet specs, cost targets, and quality standards.

Ideal for a mechanical or electrical engineer with strong supplier management and cost‑optimization skills in a fast-paced manufacturing or tech environment. The role involves leading electrical/mechanical sourcing, evaluating suppliers, and supporting NPI from concept to production, with cross‑functional collaboration across Quality, Project