Sr. Procurement Engineer/Project Manager - Multiple Positions

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

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes leading electrical and mechanical sourcing, supplier evaluation, cost analysis, value engineering, and NPI support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A mechanical or electrical engineering background and strong negotiation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, supply chain, or finance
• 3–10 years of procurement experience
• Strong technical background in electrical/mechanical systems
• Proven negotiation, cost analysis, and value engineering
• ERP/MRP proficiency and MS Office expertise
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
• U.S. citizen capable of obtaining security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sourcing for electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Project Managers and Manufacturing Engineering to translate requirements.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering for cost reduction.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and specifications to ensure supplier compliance.
• Support NPI by identifying qualified suppliers from concept to production.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and manage change orders.
• Negotiate commercial and technical terms to optimize cost and lead time.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead development or corrective actions.
• Stay current on market trends, materials, and technology in assigned categories.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Negotiation

ERP/MRP proficiency

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

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; South Hill, VA; York, NC; Atlanta, GA; Richmond, VA; Temple, TX

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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