Procurement Engineer

Job Title: Engineered Product Procurement Specialist

Location: Tonawanda, NY

Salary: 80-100k Benefits

Duration: Direct Hire - Full -Time

Responsibilities:

• Participate in project teams, driving collaboration between suppliers and design groups and communicating unresolved issues impacting project success.
• Apply Mechanical Engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Manage project cost and delivery targets through effective supplier coordination and communication of material data into earned value models.
• Secure quotes, technical specifications, and place purchase orders in a timely manner with consideration for cost, quality, safety, and delivery.
• Maintain manufacturing orders, schedules, and shortage reports to support production requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, including quality and on-time delivery, and investigate missed deliveries and lead-time issues.
• Manage supplier Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including corrective and preventive actions, returns, rework, and back charges.
• Develop and support cost reduction initiatives and conduct supplier negotiations.
• Initiate and manage purchase contracts, Preferred Supplier Agreements, and the qualifications of new suppliers.
• Identify and implement business process improvements and technical solutions to overcome project or supply challenges.
• Meet with suppliers to resolve issues and maintain a strong technical understanding of purchased components and their final applications.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, procedures, and management direction.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a minimum of 7 years of experience in a technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a capital equipment manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and familiarity with ASME, PED, and other industry codes.
• Strong experience working within an ERP system and high proficiency in Windows-based software (Excel, MS Project, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills, including experience delivering Executive Level Presentations.
• Proven track record of strong negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be well-organized and capable of managing multifaceted projects alongside routine activities.
• Ability to develop creative business and technical solutions to complex problems.
• Proactive approach to identifying potential problem areas and presenting viable solutions.

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU A GREAT FIT

• Proficiency with SAP
• Available to travel <10%, including internationally.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.