Procurement Engineer; Electrical & Construction

US CITIZEN – must be able obtain security clearance. Please note that in pursuant to government contracts/subcontracts for procurement responsibilities over various projects, this specific position requires U.S. Citizenship status
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* UNABLE to sponsor VISAs at this time, nor in the future***

MUST HAVE experience PURCHASING (supplies/raw materials):

• Power Distribution: Transformers, switch gear, circuit breakers, panel boards, UPS systems, generators, grounding materials.
• Life Safety: Fire alarm panels, detectors, suppression systems, emergency lighting, exit signs, low-voltage cabling.
• Telecommunications & Information Transport: Copper & fiber optic cabling, patch panels, racks, enclosures, switches, routers.
• Integrated Modular Systems: Prefabricated wiring, modular raceways, quick-connect harnesses, control panels.
• Supporting Materials: Conduit, junction boxes, fasteners, strut channel, wire/cable accessories, labeling, PPE.
• Raw Materials: Copper and aluminum wire, busbar stock, sheet metal, PVC/HDPE conduit, structural framing materials.

We are currently assisting our client, a global leader in powering, automating, integrating, and securing critical infrastructure and facilities, in their search for Senior/Mid-level Procurement Buyers/Purchasers (Electrical, Critical Infrastructure, HVAC Facilities Automation Supplies for Construction), for their Fairfax and Northern Virginia locations. These roles offer an opportunity to be part of a team that designs, deploys, and sustains advanced technology systems, enhancing operational efficiency and improving outcomes for clients.

Location:
Fairfax, VA / Northern Virginia or Southern Virginia - 100% Onsite (not remote or hybrid)

Salary Range
: $90K - $130K salary base, plus bonus, monthly car allowance/travel reimbursement, expedited career pathing track, with stellar benefits package, PTO, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more! Relocation assistance is available.
With DIRECT INDUSTRY experience, and depending on experience, salary is negotiable - so if seeking higher compensation, please apply and email for further discussion - it is open for the right experience. These roles are intended to promote and career path quickly to managing departments - extreme growth opportunities!!

• Preparation and issuance of RFPs, RFIs
  , and managing proposal compliance including cost and pricing data analysis, manage agreements, place, perform complex analysis, documentation, and terms and conditions.
• Strategic sourcing & category management (electrical, low-voltage, automation, raw materials)
• RFI/RFP/RFQ development; proposal/bid compliance; cost & pricing data analysis
• Contracting/subcontracting (POs, T&Cs, contract mods, close-out)
• FAR/DFARS/TINA/ITAR compliance; export/import (ECCN/HTS, Incoterms)
• Price analysis, should-cost, negotiation strategy; savings/PPV tracking
• Supplier qualification, onboarding, performance management (OTD, quality, NCR/CAR)
• Project procurement for construction (BOM take-offs, drawings/SOW review, spec compliance)
• Schedule & expediting; material availability risk management
• Cross-functional collaboration with PMO, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Estimating
• Cost reduction/VA-VE initiatives; continuous improvement (KPI dashboards, scorecards)
• Inventory/material planning & logistics coordination (domestic/international)
• ERP/MRP purchasing (e.g., SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics), data integrity & audit readiness
• Compliance documentation & records management (basis of estimate, sole-source justifications)
• Stakeholder communication; weekly supplier calls/telecons; issue escalation
• Site support & limited travel to suppliers/projects (U.S. and OCONUS as needed)
• Support travel as needed (up to 25%)

• Bachelor's Degree is required - in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering; preferrable Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (
  BSEE or BSME
  ) or related degree.
• PLUS 4+ years actual buying/procurement experience - directly related electrical construction supplies/raw materials (SEE ABOVE LIST) & directly related industry (electrical contracting, critical infrastructure, or automation supplies for large scale commercial construction - long term…