Procurement

• Apply mechanical engineering, manufacturing-process, and procurement knowledge to sourcing decisions, SOW development, RFP preparation, and supplier proposal evaluations for build-to-print and prototype DoD assemblies
• Read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, engineering notes, and Technical Data Packages (TDPs)
• Assess supplier approaches for technical feasibility and cost effectiveness
• Work with program engineers and designers to write Subcontractor Statements of Work and assist Procurement Buyers/SCAs with RFPs and bid packages
• Review supplier proposals and provide technical input for source selection
• Compile and analyze statistical data to assess purchasing feasibility and establish price objectives
• Support supplier negotiations by analyzing manufacturing processes, production costs, and lowest-cost options consistent with quality, reliability, and schedule
• Track price trends and manufacturing process information to support program budgets and schedules
• Monitor supplier performance, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans
• Evaluate supplier capacity and production risks
• Travel to supplier facilities for vendor evaluations and manufacturing process assessments
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineers and procurement teams to resolve supplier performance issues and represent the organization on difficult technical issues
• Follow up on orders, verify delivery, approve payment, and maintain procurement records
• Partner with Procurement Buyers/SCAs to ensure purchase orders reflect technical requirements and program objectives
• Serve as technical liaison between engineering, procurement, and logistics teams
• Use ERP systems, preferably Costpoint, to manage procurement transactions, track open orders, and maintain program data

Procurement jobs in District of Columbia

Senior Mechanical Procurement Engineer