Procurement Engineering Lead

Procurement Engineering Lead

VARITE is looking for a qualified Procurement Engineering Lead for one of its clients located in Loveland, CO Onsite.

The company started out as a hardware/software vendor, but over time added more subscription-based services.

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and nontechnical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

Job Details: ReqID: 10681919 Title: Procurement Engineering Lead Location: Loveland, CO - Onsite Duration: 6 months Pay Rate Range: $39.28 - 40.44/hr

Details:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (Mechanical / Electrical / Plastics / Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering)
• Strong experience in supplier transition and qualification programs
• Hands-on program management experience including schedules, milestones, and risk logs
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and supplier master data management
• Experience managing supplier cutover, inventory build, and run-out planning
• Ability to ensure PO coverage, delivery adherence, and continuity of supply
• Strong stakeholder communication and escalation management skills
• Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Proven experience working as an interface between suppliers and customer plant teams including sourcing, quality, and inspection
• Hands on experience in PPAP planning and execution as per Customer Quality Procedures (CQP)
• Strong knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) at supplier facilities or remotely
• Experience in Supplier Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) management
• Ability to manage Product Deviation Notices (PDN) and drive closure with suppliers
• Exposure to Supplier Process Audits and audit report documentation
• Basic working knowledge of GD&T, materials, and engineering drawing interpretation
• Experience in inspection plan preparation from drawings
• Working knowledge of ASTM and equivalent Asian standards
• Experience in ECN (Engineering Change Notice) management
• Strong analytical capability to track, report, and interpret supplier quality KPIs
• Experience handling components such as Sheet Metal, Machined Parts, Plastics, Rubber, Electrical / Electromechanical parts
• Ability to escalate unresolved supplier quality issues within project timelines
• Strong stakeholder interaction skills with Quality, Engineering, Sourcing, and Operations teams
• Experience in regulated manufacturing or life sciences industry
• Exposure to procurement engineering and production buying operations
• Familiarity with supplier contract terms and transition documentation
• Experience supporting ERP transitions or system updates
• Experience in alternate supplier identification and qualification
• Exposure to automotive / industrial / manufacturing quality standards
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP documentation, and qualification reports
• Familiarity with quality KPI dashboards and large scale data handling
• Experience supporting new product development (NPD) projects

New Product Development (NPD) Methodology and Management, PPAP planning, First Article Inspection (FAI), CAPA, Product Deviation Notices (PDN)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status