Procurement Engineer

Position Title: Procurement Engineer Location: Peachtree Corners, GA (Hybrid) Responsibilities Early Procurement Involvement: Engage in preliminary development, collaborate with R&D engineers and commodity managers to meet cost targets, represent Strategic Procurement in project meetings, push forward cost reduction measures (design to cost, target costing, standardization, etc.). Early Supplier Integration: Include suppliers in workshops, conduct cost‑benefit analyses, optimize material costs through Design to Cost, review material cost targets. Analysis: Perform market observation, provide market information/analyses on international technology and price trends to obtain new suppliers and new technologies. Alignment of Technology Roadmaps: Introduce and follow up procurement strategies to link commodity strategies and technological market trends. Strategy Alignment & Deployment: Support business line activities, harmonize technological lines‑of‑business strategies with procurement strategies, drive sourcing decisions with interface partners. Business Support: Provide support for projects in lines of business, supply input for quotes, workshops, Bill of Materials assessment, realize potential savings. Supplier Management: Assess and develop suppliers tech‑wise (jointly with interface partners) to focus on best suppliers. Knowledge Management: Participate in workgroups and projects to stay informed and influence early stages. Risk Mitigation: Apply preventive methods, design and maintain improvements based on supplier categorization. Supplier Integration: Coordinate product/service qualifications and approvals based on specific requirements/specifications. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering. 5+ years of procurement and supply chain management experience including R&D, manufacturing, procurement, finance and supplier interfacing. 3+ years of industry experience within a mechanical/electrical/electronic component manufacturing business. Ability to travel 20%. Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree. Project management knowledge and execution leadership experience. Professional certifications in Supply Chain Management or Project Management. Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical skills and judgment. Self‑determined, goal‑oriented, proactive team player with ownership and presentation skills. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer‑sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Benefits and Compensation Benefits include health and wellness programs. For details, visit Pay range: $91,463 - $156,794. Actual wages may vary based on budget, experience, skills, qualifications and geographic location. #J-18808-Ljbffr