The Procurement Engineer role in Newton, MA is a contract position focused on electromechanical supply chain and procurement activities within R&D.
Responsibilities include leading sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and developing supplier relationships for new product development.
Key duties involve managing supplier agreements, coordinating with internal teams (Engineering, Quality, Legal), supporting Design to Cost initiatives, and ensuring timely procurement of prototypes and materials.
The role requires developing sourcing strategies, promoting supplier collaboration, optimizing material lifecycle management, and tracking project parts.
Qualifications include a B.S. in Engineering, 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and electromechanical engineering, familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (preferably SAP), and knowledge of medical device regulations (ISO 13485, GMP, FDA).
Skills needed are strong communication, organizational abilities, problem-solving, integrity, multitasking, and independence to meet aggressive deadlines.