Procurement Engineer

Delta Electronics•Fremont, CA

About The Position

Delta Electronics is seeking a technically proficient and detail-oriented Procurement Engineer to manage sourcing and procurement activities for engineered components and systems for its solution business. The role acts as a liaison among the solution, quality, and supply chain teams, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing that meets design and compliance requirements and fulfills project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in engineering, supply chain, industrial technology, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain engineering.
Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret engineering specifications to identify sourcing requirements.
Collaborate with solution, engineering, and quality teams to align procurement strategy with design intent and lifecycle needs.
Lead the vendor selection process and establish a vendor pool for the solution business.
Identify cost-effective and technically suitable suppliers for mechanical, electrical, and electronic components or systems.
Manage RFQ/RFP processes, perform cost analysis, and support supplier selection decisions.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, quality terms, and technical compliance with vendors.
Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including qualifying new sources.
Address sourcing risks, long-lead-time items, and obsolescence concerns during early project design phases.
Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery issues in collaboration with QA and operations teams.
Ensure procurement documentation meets compliance, traceability, and documentation-control requirements.
Manage cost savings, delivery timelines, and sourcing KPIs.