Senior Global Procurement Engineer

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify overseas suppliers and vendors based on cost, quality, technical capability, and delivery performance.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with key international suppliers to ensure supply chain resilience and continuity.
• Conduct ongoing global market research to identify competitive sourcing opportunities, monitor pricing trends, and assess emerging technologies.
• Perform supplier site visits and audits to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and performance agreements to secure best-value outcomes for the organization.
• Develop and maintain vendor performance scorecards to drive accountability across quality, delivery, and service metrics.
• International Procurement Process Management
• Oversee the end-to-end purchase order process for overseas suppliers, ensuring accuracy, alignment with project specifications, and timely execution.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to ensure technical requirements are clearly defined and communicated to suppliers.
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and minimize errors.
• Ensure all international procurement activities adhere to applicable legal, regulatory, and company compliance standards.
• Cost and Quality Assurance
• Conduct cost analyses and supplier comparisons to achieve the optimal balance of cost, quality, and delivery.
• Partner with quality control to ensure overseas-sourced components and products meet engineering specifications and compliance standards.
• Lead supplier corrective action processes to address and resolve quality or delivery performance issues.
• Continuously identify and pursue cost optimization opportunities without compromising product quality or supply reliability.
• Global Logistics Coordination
• Coordinate inbound and outbound international shipments to ensure on-time delivery from overseas vendors.
• Proactively identify and resolve shipping delays, customs issues, and compliance risks to maintain supply chain continuity.
• Optimize freight strategies to reduce costs and transit times while maintaining delivery reliability.
• Team Collaboration and Leadership
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with broader engineering and business objectives.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing expertise, mentoring peers, and championing procurement best practices.
• Support team performance by contributing to goal setting, process development, and productivity initiatives.

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, with demonstrated focus on international or overseas sourcing.
• Strong technical background with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven experience in supplier development, vendor negotiation, and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with international logistics, customs regulations, and import/export compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience conducting cost analyses and supplier evaluations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to convey technical requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Nevian Consulting