Contract position: A Procurement Engineer is needed for a leader in electronics, healthcare, and lighting in the Gainesville, FL area. This position is responsible for material procurement plans, tracking and execution as well as leading cross-functional teams from concept to product release and installed-base support. No per diem available. Less than 10% international travel is anticipated. 1st shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Responsibilities for the Procurement Manager- Support and Guide Procurement Engineering in the Site / Development Center. Achieve product cost reduction through value engineering/DfX and supply chain optimization in the Site / Development Center.
- Execute requirements for supply strategy for in/outsourcing and components. Ensure early supplier involvement in the Product Design Process.
Requirements for the Procurement Manager- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar technical field. Must have at least 2 years of project management experience leading cross-functional product development projects.
- Experience working in either operations, engineering, purchasing, quality, sales, etc. Deep understanding of R&D product development preferred.
Benefits Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.