Strategic Procurement Engineer for Mechanical & Electrical

Delta Corp; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a data-driven Procurement Engineer to manage sourcing for engineered components and systems. You will liaise across solution, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement that meets design and compliance requirements.

You will lead RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate with vendors, and develop strategic supplier relationships while addressing risks and obsolescence in early project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain engineering.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering specifications to identify sourcing requirements.
• Collaborate with solution, engineering, and quality teams to align procurement strategy with design intent.
• Lead vendor selection and set up vendor pool for the solution business.
• Identify cost-effective and technically suitable suppliers for components or systems.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes, perform cost analysis, and support supplier decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, lead time, and quality terms with vendors.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including qualifying new sources.
• Address sourcing risks, long lead times, and obsolescence in early design phases.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery issues with QA/operations.
• Ensure procurement documentation aligns with compliance and traceability.

Skills

Technical reading

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc)

Job description

Delta Electronics Americas is seeking a data-driven Procurement Engineer to manage sourcing for engineered components and systems. You will liaise across solution, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement that meets design and compliance requirements.

You will lead RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate with vendors, and develop strategic supplier relationships while addressing risks and obsolescence in early project phases.