Jobs · Purchasing · Alabama

Senior Procurement Engineer, Supply Chain

Tharp Consulting · Huntsville, AL · 2 wk ago
PurchasingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Drive strategic supply network development and cost management for product hardware throughout its lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and manufacturing.
  • Conduct supplier selection, develop and consolidate manufacturing BOMs, and manage CAPEX during NPI.
  • Optimize supply chain lead times through value-stream mapping.
  • Perform BOM risk assessments and ensure component qualifications.
  • Reduce complexity via component and supplier rationalization.
  • Lead cost engineering activities to align product costs with total cost of ownership.
  • Manage ad-hoc cost issues such as tariffs and inflation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field.
  • 5+ years experience in sourcing, supplier engagement, or electronics/mechanical design.
  • Domain expertise in procurement engineering and TCO analysis.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, relocate if necessary, and obtain/maintain U.S. TS clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degrees.
  • Experience in high-regulation environments (e.g., energetics, solid rocket motors).
  • Supplier development experience.
  • Experience working in high-mix, low-volume settings.

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