Sr. Procurement Engineer
Job Description
Senior Procurement Engineer
Locations: Positions are available in Virginia and Maryland – Onsite
My client, a $3B global engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Procurement Engineer to support its growing business and high-visibility programs. This role serves as a key liaison between Procurement and internal stakeholders—including Executives, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing—ensuring efficient execution of major projects. This position will manage a $100M spend of electro-mechanicals such as: switch gears, cable, UPS’s, bus stacks, electronics, etc. for the assigned project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement planning during bidding and project execution phases
- Source, qualify, and manage vendors; develop RFPs and analyze proposals
- Negotiate and finalize supplier agreements
- Develop and implement procurement plans post-award
- Monitor market conditions to optimize pricing, lead times, logistics, and compliance
- Interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, and schedules
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure complete scope coverage
- Travel to project sites and vendor locations as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree. Engineering or Supply Chain is preferred.
- Experience in a strategic sourcing role or experience as an engineer with the desire to move into procurement
- Strong background working with OEMs, subcontractors, and fabricators
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong strategic thinker, technically savvy and career minded.
*Must be a US Citizen and have or be able to have security clearance
My client is experiencing tremendous growth and is offering a generous compensation package and growth potential in a progressive environment.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Joanie Mrozynski
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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