Senior Procurement Engineer

Senior Procurement/Buyer – Electrical / Critical Infrastructure / Facilities Automation

We’re currently assisting our client in identifying a Senior Procurement Buyer to support large-scale construction and technology infrastructure programs. This position focuses on strategic sourcing and category management of electrical, HVAC, low-voltage, and automation supplies that power complex critical infrastructure projects.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that designs, deploys, and sustains advanced technology systems to improve operational performance for major clients.

🚀 This role is intended to fast-track into departmental leadership — exceptional growth potential!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and issue RFPs/RFQs/RFIs ; manage bid compliance, cost, and pricing analysis.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across electrical, automation, and facilities categories.
• Oversee contracting/subcontracting , including T&Cs, PO administration, and close-out.
• Ensure FAR/DFARS/TINA/ITAR compliance , managing export/import documentation.
• Develop negotiation strategies , perform should-cost/price analysis , and track savings.
• Manage supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance (OTD, quality, NCR/CAR).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with PMO, Engineering, Operations, and Quality .
• Drive continuous improvement , KPI dashboards, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support ERP/MRP purchasing (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics) with data integrity.
• Coordinate material logistics and mitigate availability risks.
• Travel up to 25% (domestic & limited international).

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BSEE or BSME Required).
• 7+ years of direct procurement/buying experience in electrical, automation, or critical infrastructure industries.
• Experience developing long-term sourcing strategies for construction or facilities projects .
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, contracting, and supplier management .
• U.S. Citizenship required (must be able to obtain a security clearance).