Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a
Project Engineer 5 Semiconductor Procurement & Supply Chain in
Irving, Texas. The work will be performed
100% onsite, Monday through Friday, with a flexible first-shift start time between
7:00 AM and 8:30 AM. This is a
12-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is $67/hr W-2 plus full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).
Job Summary
The Project Engineer 5 will support strategic procurement, purchasing coordination, and supply chain resiliency initiatives within the electrical and electronics category, with a focus on semiconductors and connectors. This role involves managing last-time-buy activities, urgent spot purchases, purchase order tracking, and supply assurance programs while supporting category managers and senior procurement leadership. The engineer will also coordinate financial reporting, purchasing workflow management, Salesforce process improvements, and procurement system automation to strengthen operational efficiency and supply chain visibility. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement or supply chain experience, strong organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities- Support semiconductor and connector procurement activities, including last-time buys, urgent spot purchases, supply resiliency buffer purchases, purchase order issuance, tracking, and supplier coordination.
- Assist category managers and procurement leadership with purchasing requests, workload management, reporting, and procurement workflow coordination, including managing enterprise purchasing requests through the Procure workgroup platform.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and drive Salesforce process enhancements, including reporting, dashboard development, and automation of procurement and financial system information.
- Perform weekly financial reconciliations, purchasing data analysis, and monthly semiconductor procurement reporting while collaborating with business resources and senior stakeholders.
- Coordinate with semiconductor category buyers, electrical and electronics engineering teams, suppliers, and procurement leadership to support supply assurance strategies, urgent purchasing requirements, and continuous process improvements.
Required Qualifications- Education and experience meeting one of the following combinations:
- Bachelor's degree with approximately 10 years of relevant experience.
- Master's degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Associate degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience.
- High school diploma with at least 14 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, category management support, sourcing, or related operational roles.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly when managing purchasing requests, purchase orders, procurement records, financial information, and supplier-related documentation.
- Proven ability to execute tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment, manage urgent requests, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments and support several managers or business stakeholders simultaneously.
- Experience coordinating purchasing workflows, tracking procurement activities, maintaining records, or preparing operational reports.
- Strong analytical thinking, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information and present findings to stakeholders.
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, and willingness to support a wide range of procurement-related responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and coordinating across multiple functional teams.
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Irving, Texas, with occasional travel within the DallasFort Worth area.
Preferred Qualifications- Hands-on experience with Salesforce, including creating reports, building dashboards, maintaining procurement records, or supporting IT and workflow enhancements.
- Experience in the semiconductor, electronics, electrical components, or connector procurement industries.
- Knowledge of last-time-buy processes, spot purchasing, supplier management, supply assurance, and inventory resiliency strategies.
- Experience supporting procurement or supply chain operations involving large supplier spend portfolios.
- Experience with purchasing workflow platforms, procurement automation, financial reconciliation, or reporting systems.
- Familiarity with semiconductor supply chain challenges, component availability, supplier lead times, and electronics distribution.
- Professional supply chain certifications such as APICS or ISM.
- Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting multiple category managers, senior procurement leaders, or cross-functional purchasing teams.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, electronics distribution, or enterprise procurement organizations.
Why This Role?
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic procurement and supply chain resiliency initiatives supporting a global leader in heavy machinery and manufacturing. You will work closely with semiconductor and electronics category teams, support purchasing programs involving significant supplier spend, and help strengthen supply assurance through improved procurement processes, reporting, and automation. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with growth potential, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to develop specialized expertise in strategic sourcing, semiconductor procurement, and supply chain operations.