Procurement Engineer

Position: Procurement Engineer (Electrical or Control/Safety Valves)

Salary Range: Level V: $119,000 to $160,000 Level III: $80,000 to $106,000

Benefits: Robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with %5 employer match,

Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, 20 days universal leave, Annual Merit Increase, Annual C.O.L.A increase, Annual Bonus.

Relocation: Financial assistance available for qualified candidates.

Location: Rockville, MD

Travel Expectations: potential 15% to vendors for Level V’s

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday

Work Site Expectations: 4 days a week in office, 1 day at home (Level V’s can be remote for the right skillset)

Job Description:

Looking for an engineer to support our procurement team’s implementation of the supply chain process. This role is key in identifying and developing equipment and service suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that supports project goals and supply chain regional localization targets.

Job Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or Science.
• Typically, 5 years of experience or more in an engineering or supply chain role for a Level III. 15 years for a Level V.
• Experience in Electrical. VFD’s, transformers, switchgear, etc. for Level III
• Experience with control and safety valves/relief valves, steam service controls valves and isolation valves for a Level V.
• Experience with developing scopes of work for services and technical and quality requirements for procurement of equipment.
• Experience in nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry.
• Basic knowledge about typical power plant components.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop equipment and service suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that supports project goals and supply chain regional localization targets.
• Develop strategic supply chain plans which deliver valve for the company and its customers.
• Develop project specific supply chain execution plans to meet the project schedule and cost goals.
• Prepare category plans, perform category spend and risk analysis; plan and implement negotiation strategies; design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies; plan and implement contract management for contracts within category.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers relating to contract costing, schedule, Terms & Conditions (T&Cs), and technical requirements. Negotiate and establish long-term strategic supplier agreements to achieve strategic objectives and generate revenue.
• Manage equipment and service contracts to ensure on time purchase and delivery to the project schedule.
• Provide directions on commercial and contracting strategy to the Engineering, Procurement, and other business units.
• Perform reviews of specifications, equipment datasheets, and Scopes of Work to ensure all technical and quality requirements are specified to facility accurate supplier proposals.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) department to qualify suppliers, determine correct contract QA requirements, and identify appropriate hold and surveillance activities.
• Develop close working relationships with suppliers and end customers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are met or exceeded and performance meets customer expectations. Take initiative to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Analyze market conditions, project demands, and competing project to secure the best pricing and available shop reservations.