Senior Procurement Engineer

• The Senior Procurement Engineer oversees the procurement or purchasing of technical goods and services in order to provide effective and efficient services to meet the needs of the company for its on-going construction projects. Reports to Directorof Purchasingf & Supply Chain 
• Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing need.
• Evaluate offers from suppliers and negotiate better prices & payments terms.
• Prepare cost analysis sheet.
• Prepare internal status reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Research for new suppliers.
• Attending meetings with new suppliers to know more about their products and the previous work.
• Research potential vendors
• Track orders and ensure timely delivery
• Update internal databases with order details (dates, vendors, quantities, discounts)
• Conduct market research to identify pricing trends
• Evaluate offers from vendors and negotiate better prices
• Prepare cost analyses
• Maintain updated records of invoices and contracts
• Follow up with suppliers, as needed, to confirm or change orders
• Liaise with warehouse staff to ensure all products arrive in good condition
• Develop, lead, and implement business cost reduction strategies through Sourcing to improve our cost position without sacrificing quality.
• Evaluate, coordinate and support sourcing opportunities in US and low cost regions.
• Support product development and improvement teams by sourcing new technologies from qualified suppliers while leading the qualification process.
• Challenge existing suppliers to recommend more cost effective and/or more reliable products that will improve our competitive position. Assist in the evaluation and coordination of these recommendations.
• Lead vendor initial qualification through the First Article Process, ensuring vendor products meet legislative, customer and ABC Company Engineering requirements.
• Once qualified, drive supplier actions to verify part and process quality at the supplier’s location to reduce the need for incoming inspection.
• Work with Sourcing, Engineering and Quality to develop procedures and processes to qualify potential suppliers.
• Assist ABC Company Continuous Improvement Manger on Corporate Lean Strategies and Daily Management.

Key Results Areas

• Availability of required materials and equipment
• On-time delivery of materials and equipment
• Supplier relationships
• Vendor evaluations