Procurement Engineer - Electrical (Rockville)

Position : Procurement Engineer (Electrical) Salary Range : Level III: $80,000 to $133,000 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 role.

Some procurement experience preferred. Experience with electrical components and parts such as VFD’s, transformers, switchgear, etc. 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.