Procurement Engineer

Persistent Systems Ltd. • New York, NY

257d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Persistent Systems is seeking a Procurement Engineer to join our team at our NYC headquarters. The Procurement Engineer will play a critical role in sourcing and evaluating the components that make our Wave Relay products. The Procurement Engineer will interface with a variety of internal teams to ensure our product specifications are met.

Requirements

• Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance
• Must be enrolled or completed a bachelor's or associate degree program in engineering, supply chain/logistics, economics, or business-related program
• Ability to learn and apply technical knowledge rapidly
• Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders and effectively convey technical requirements and project objectives
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain/logistics, economics, or business-related program
• Prior internship experience in product development
• Prior internship experience in operations

Responsibilities

• Conduct cost/risk analysis across our product lines
• Upkeep product development schedules
• Navigate supplier selection for specific products with both new and current suppliers
• Create trade-off matrixes to present to engineering teams
• Write clear statements of work for vendors with milestones that align with internal goals
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand project specifications and procurement needs
• Complete BOM risk assessment, including sourcing alternate components
• Execute Purchase Orders
• Complete vendor NDA's
• Review technical specifications and drawings to ensure alignment with project requirements and engineering standards
• Manage the procurement process from requisition to delivery, including issuing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and resolving delivery issues
• Monitor supplier performance, conducting regular audits and evaluations to assess compliance with contract terms and quality standards
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in procurement operations, implementing best practices and efficiency measures
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Manage ad-hoc cost issues e.g., tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflation

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Fitness membership reimbursement
• Tuition assistance
• Mental health benefits
• Veterinary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree