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JOB SUMMARY:
The Strategic Supply Chain & Procurement Engineer is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services required, including software, technical hardware, mechanical components, assemblies, and contract manufacturing that support R&D and Operations. This role strengthens the resilience of our supply chain by developing qualified suppliers and partners, managing sourcing strategies, and ensuring supplier risk management, readiness, and performance. The role also supports demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, and material availability to support prototype development and production readiness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sourcing & RFQ Management

• Perform RFQ and sourcing process for custom parts/services by working with Engineering and cross‑functional teams to translate purchase requisitions into RFQs, evaluate supplier quotes, and issue purchase orders.

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers based on technical requirements, quality standards, cost competitiveness, and capacity.

• Conduct strategic sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier benchmarking, basic make-versus-buy analysis, and total cost comparisons to support procurement decisions.

• Identify and evaluate alternate sourcing options to mitigate supply disruptions

• Lead negotiations on supplier commercial terms and conditions, working closely with Legal to ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; manage daily communications, request and assess quotations, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and basic contractual terms.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering and suppliers for all UVJC-designed components.

• Resolve supply chain issues, including delays, quality concerns, performance variances, and documentation requirements.

• Manage recurring supply and service orders, including invoice reconciliation and approval.

• Track and monitor supplier performance (OTD, price competitiveness, quality escapes, etc.) periodically.

• Evaluate, qualify, and onboard vendors based on business, technical, quality, and compliance requirements.

Procurement Operations

• Monitor order status and drive on-time delivery through proactive supplier follow-up, while keeping stakeholders informed of shipment progress, delivery schedules, and any changes or potential delays.

• Review and process purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, receipts, and invoices, addressing discrepancies as needed.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, lead-time data, and delivery commitments in internal systems.

• Work with Finance to resolve invoice variances, payment delays, and other procurement-related issues.

• Manage logistics activities and liaise with vendors, partners, customers, and freight forwarders on deliveries.

• Manage PRs and POs, track open orders, and ensure on-time supplier deliveries.

• Perform demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management to ensure material availability.

• Support warehouse, logistics, and inventory operations including shipping, receiving, and shipment tracking.

Technical & Cost Analysis

• Interpret technical specifications to ensure procured materials and services meet project requirements.

• Evaluate supplier quotes for technical compliance and total cost considerations.

• Identify cost-optimization opportunities while maintaining quality and reliability.

• Partner with Engineering on NPI and DFM activities to support prototype builds and production readiness.

• Support BOM management, component lifecycle monitoring, risk assessment, and alternate sourcing strategies.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies.

• Adhere to internal approval workflows and documentation standards.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, and other departments to align procurement activities with project timelines and operational needs.

• Support internal stakeholders by recommending lowest total‑cost solutions based on functional and delivery requirements.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure material readiness for prototype and production builds.

• Track and report key supply chain and procurement KPIs, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), cost performance, inventory levels, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency metrics, and proactively resolve issues affecting business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience supporting manufacturing operations, preferably involving complex integrated hardware systems such as semiconductor equipment, automation platforms, or industrial machinery.

• Experience with international sourcing and logistics, including Incoterms.

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier evaluation, and basic cost analysis.

• Strong understanding of mechanical/ electrical components and ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Proficient in using ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office tools (preferred)

• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities with high attention to detail.

• Proactive problem‑solver who can manage issues independently and follow through to resolution.

• Understanding of compliance requirements related to procurement policies, documentation, and regulatory standards (e.g. ISO standards and QMS).

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to support multiple projects and deadlines.

• Certification in procurement or supply chain (e.g. CIPS, CSCP) is a plus.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Decision Quality

Demonstrate the ability to make sound, timely, and well‑reasoned decisions by gathering the right information, weighing risks and trade‑offs, and applying judgment aligned with organizational goals. It emphasizes not only analytical rigor, but also practical discernment—knowing when to seek additional data and when to act decisively.
For example: When selecting a supplier for a critical precision component, one supplier offers the lowest price but has limited capacity and inconsistent delivery history, while another is slightly more expensive but demonstrates strong quality controls and resilient supply chains. Select the second supplier after evaluating total cost of ownership, production risk, and project timelines, thereby reducing the risk of line stoppages and rework despite a marginally higher unit cost.

Commercial and Financial Acumen

Demonstrate the ability to understand cost drivers, financial implications, and commercial terms to make procurement decisions that maximize overall business value. Applying a strong financial lens helps reduce costs, mitigate risks, and improve long‑term profitability through well‑informed procurement decisions.
For example: When faced with a supplier offering a competitive unit price but restrictive payment terms and high after‑sales service costs, a lifecycle cost analysis was conducted covering payment schedules, warranty coverage, and contract risk. A bundled agreement was negotiated to achieve better long‑term value and reduced financial exposure.

Collaborate

Strong stakeholder collaboration helps build credibility and meaningful relationships. It bridges multidisciplinary teams (e.g., Engineering, Quality, and Operations) as well as the external supply chain. Effective collaboration can lead to the adoption of cost‑effective or alternative technical solutions.

For example: A prototype part to keep a development milestone on track is urgently required. Internal alignment with Operations to reshuffle receiving and inspection priorities help to ensure capacity to process the incoming item as soon as it arrives. This was followed by expediting the production with the supplier through slot-sharing. The part arrived expedited yet at cost-neutral timeline, allowing protype testing to proceed without delay.

Accountability

Accountability means taking responsibility for delivering on commitments and maintaining high standards of performance. It involves setting clear expectations, tracking progress, and proactively addressing risks or obstacles before they escalate. Demonstrating accountability signals reliability and ownership—showing that you stand by your decisions, actions, and outcomes.

For example: A set of precision components required for a build was ordered, only for the team to discover an error in the quantity—significant enough to affect both cost and schedule. The manager was informed, PO quantity was corrected, Finance notified of the cost adjustment, and worked with the supplier to minimize disruption. Engineering was kept updated on the impact to the timeline. Workflow was revised to add a simple double‑check step to prevent future errors. This demonstrates accountability through transparency, corrective action, and learning from the mistake.