Project Procurement Lead-FE

Technical liaison between suppliers, design engineers and Supply Chain to achieve project and departmental goals and objectives.

• Communicate with, evaluate, and approve vendors to ascertain their ability to meet company requirements, goals, and objectives. This will include on-site visits to subcontract vendor locations.
• Negotiate prices, credit terms, discounts and delivery arrangements with suppliers.
• Review vendor proposals and work with vendors to ensure the lowest cost compliant solution.
• In conjunction with Engineering and Applications, develop technical specifications for custom vendor equipment.
• Research and source vendors for major third party equipment required for each proposal.

Education:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline. PMP certification is an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of manufacturing engineering experience in a custom manufacturing environment.
• Supply Chain and Sourcing skill set (Engineering competence is a big plus).
• Automation equipment manufacturing and Procurement knowledge .
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings is highly preferred for this position.
• Proven organizational, negotiation, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• College degree or professional certification preferred.