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.