Strategic Sourcing Engineer - Electrical & Mechanical

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

Job summary

Cps4jobs is seeking a Sr. Procurement Engineer to join a leading engineering and construction contractor. You will bridge engineering and procurement to meet technical specs, cost targets, and quality standards across electrical and mechanical systems.

The role emphasizes supplier evaluation, cost reduction, NPI support, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. US citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Finance.
• 2–7 years of procurement, sourcing, or supplier engineering experience in manufacturing or engineering-focused industries.
• 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.
• US citizen and able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical sourcing activities for electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components, systems, and assemblies for assigned projects.
• Collaborate 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.

Skills

Negotiations

Cost analysis

Value engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Supplier management

Analytical mindset

Technical background (electrical/mech)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Finance

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Sourcing tools

Job description

Cps4jobs is seeking a Sr. Procurement Engineer to join a leading engineering and construction contractor. You will bridge engineering and procurement to meet technical specs, cost targets, and quality standards across electrical and mechanical systems.

The role emphasizes supplier evaluation, cost reduction, NPI support, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. US citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.