Sr. Procurement Engineer/Project Manager - Multiple Positions

CPS, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Buyer / Senior Procurement Engineer to bridge engineering and procurement, ensuring materials and components meet specs, cost targets, and quality standards.

This role suits a mechanical or electrical engineer with strong analytics and supplier management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will partner with Quality, Project Managers, and Manufacturing Engineering to translate requirements into supplier specs, evaluate suppliers,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 3–10 years 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 drawings and specs.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and value engineering.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, sourcing tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sourcing for electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for projects.
• Collaborate with Quality, PMs, and Manufacturing Engineering to translate requirements to supplier specs.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on tech capability, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Perform cost analysis and value engineering to drive cost reduction.
• Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and specs for supplier compliance.
• Support NPI by identifying qualified suppliers from concept to production.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and manage changes.
• Negotiate commercial and technical terms to optimize cost and service levels.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive supplier development and corrective actions.
• Stay informed on market trends, materials, and new technologies relevant to categories.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Cost analysis

Value engineering

ERP/MRP

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

MS 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: Arlington, VA; Richmond, VA

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.

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