Sr Procurement Engineer
Job Description
Due to tremendous growth, my client, a $3B leading engineering and construction contractor is seeking Sr. Procurement Engineers.
Locations: Arlington, VA; Purcellville, VA; Richmond, VA; South Hill, VA; Charlotte, NC; York, SC; Fort Worth, TX
This role 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical sourcing activities for electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components, systems, and assemblies for assigned projects.
- 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.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications to ensure supplier compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business
- 3–10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or engineering within a manufacturing or engineering-focused industry.
- Strong technical background in electrical and/or mechanical systems, ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications.
- Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and value engineering.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, sourcing tools,
- Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and project management skills.
*Must be a US Citizen and to able to obtain security clearance
*Positions are onsite 100%. Hybrid and remote are not being offered
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Meet Your Recruiter
Sr. Recruiter
I am a recruiter with 20 years of experience, currently recruiting Procurement & Supply Chain Management professionals for food and chemical manufacturing companies nationwide. I place professionals at all levels in Supply Chain: Purchasing/Procurement, Sourcing, Planning/Forecasting, Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse.
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