SUMMARY:

MS Technology, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Engineer to join the team in Oak Ridge, TN. This role is responsible for implementation of the Supply Chain Process and acts as primary liaison with key suppliers and company stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Engineering or Science.
• Typically, five years of experience or more in an engineering or supply chain role required.
• Experience with developing scopes of work for services and technical and quality requirements for procurement of equipment.
• Experience in nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry.
• Basic knowledge about typical power plant components.
• U.S. Citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active DOE Q Security Clerance
• Experience in heavy manufacturing industries or utilities preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent customer service and communications skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to deal with conflicts and stressful situations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks to completion.
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.

• Identify and develop equipment and service suppliers to establish a robust supply chain that supports project goals and supply chain regional localization targets.
• Develop strategic supply chain plans which deliver valve for the company and its customers.
• Develop project specific supply chain execution plans to meet the project schedule and cost goals.
• Prepare category plans, perform category spend and risk analysis; plan and implement negotiation strategies; design and implement category and supplier risk mitigation strategies; plan and implement contract management for contracts within category.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers relative to contract costing, schedule, Terms & Conditions (T&Cs), and technical requirements. Negotiate and establish long term strategic supplier agreements to achieve strategic objectives and generate revenue.
• Manage equipment and service contracts to ensure on time purchase and delivery to the project schedule.
• Provide direction on commercial and contracting strategy to the Engineering, Procurement, and other business units.
• Perform reviews of specifications, equipment datasheets, and Scopes of Work to ensure all technical and quality requirements are specified to facility accurate supplier proposals.
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance (QA) department to qualify suppliers, determine correct contract QA requirements, and identify appropriate hold and surveillance activities.
• Develop close working relationships with supplier and end customers.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure that contract terms and conditions are being met or exceeded and performance meets customer expectations. Take initiate to resolve supplier performance issues.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Analyze market conditions, project demands, and competing project to secure the best pricing and available shop reservations.
• Support business development activities.
• Execute the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.