Procurement Engineer/Specialist - Delta Electronics Americas : Job Details

We are seeking a technically proficient and detail-oriented Procurement Engineer/Specialist to manage sourcing and procurement activities for engineered components and systems for our solution business. This role serves as a critical liaison between solution team, quality, and the supply chain team to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of products, materials, or systems to meet design and compliance requirements internally and to fulfil project needs.

Key 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
• Identify cost-effective and technically suitable suppliers for mechanical, electrical, and electronic components or systems.
• Manager RFQ/RFP processes, perform cost analysis, and support supplier selection decisions
• Negotiate pricing, lead time, 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 in early project design phases
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality or delivery issues in collaboration with QA and operations teams.
• Maintain procurement data in ERP systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure procurement documentation aligns with compliance, traceability, and documentation control requirements
• Track cost savings, delivery timelines, and sourcing KPIs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain engineering.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Experience in hardware, electronics, automation, or energy sectors.
• Familiarity with quality and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, RoHS, ITAR, MIL-STD).
• Experience managing both domestic and global suppliers

We are seeking an experienced and technically adept Procurement Engineer/Specialist to lead sourcing and supplier engagement for complex engineered systems and solution-based offerings. This role is responsible for coordinating with engineering, product, and solution delivery teams to identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers that support integrated hardware-software-service solutions across our business lines.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, procurement experience in solution or system-level sourcing, and the ability to manage supplier relationships in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

⚙️ Solution-Based Sourcing

• Lead procurement for engineered-to-order or configurable solution projects involving power systems, robotics, automation, or digital components
• Work with technical teams to translate system requirements into sourcing specifications and supplier qualification criteria
• Source components, subsystems, and value-added assemblies such as UPS, controls, sensors, frames, software modules, or integrated panels

🤝 Supplier Management & Negotiation

• Identify and develop strategic supplier partnerships, ensuring cost, quality, lead time, and compliance goals are met
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations for high-mix, low-volume or project-based buys
• Negotiate master agreements, frame contracts, and service-level expectations with solution and technology vendors

🛠 Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key liaison between engineering, project management, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure technical alignment and delivery readiness
• Support solution design reviews and contribute input on cost optimization, manufacturability, and supply risk mitigation
• Ensure procurement documentation supports BOMs, technical drawings/specs, and solution lifecycles

📊 Procurement Strategy & Process Improvement

• Contribute to category strategy development for solution and system sourcing (e.g., powertrain, industrial PC, AI modules, robotics kits)
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, total cost of ownership, and risk management
• Monitor industry trends and technology advancements relevant to strategic sourcing

Qualifications

✅ Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field; Master's or MBA preferred
• 5–10 years of experience in technical procurement, strategic sourcing, or solution supply management
• Experience in sourcing complex systems or multi-component technical solutions (e.g., robotics, automation, energy systems, or OT/IT integration)
• Strong negotiation, cost analysis, and supplier development skills
• Ability to read engineering drawings and collaborate with technical stakeholders

💡 Preferred

• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards (UL, CE, RoHS, ISO)
• Experience working with suppliers in North America and Asia