Procurement Engineer - Persistent Systems

Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is seeking a Procurement Engineer to join our team at our NYC headquarters.  The Procurement Engineer will play a critical role in sourcing and evaluating the components that make our Wave Relay products.  The Procurement Engineer will interface with a variety of internal teams to ensure our product specifications are met. 

Position Responsibilities  

• Conduct cost/risk analysis across our product lines
• Upkeep product development schedules
• Navigate supplier selection for specific products with both new and current suppliers
• Create trade-off matrixes to present to engineering teams
• Write clear statements of work for vendors with milestones that align with internal goals
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand project specifications and procurement needs
• Complete BOM risk assessment, including sourcing alternate components
• Execute Purchase Orders
• Complete vendor NDA’s
• Review technical specifications and drawings to ensure alignment with project requirements and engineering standards
• Manage the procurement process from requisition to delivery, including issuing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and resolving delivery issues
• Monitor supplier performance, conducting regular audits and evaluations to assess compliance with contract terms and quality standards
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings in procurement operations, implementing best practices and efficiency measures
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Manage ad-hoc cost issues e.g., tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflation

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance
• Must be enrolled or completed a bachelor’s or associate degree program in engineering, supply chain/logistics, economics, or business-related program
• Ability to learn and apply technical knowledge rapidly
• Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders and effectively convey technical requirements and project objectives
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain/logistics, economics, or business-related program
• Prior internship experience in product development
• Prior internship experience in operations

The pay for this role can vary from $75,000 to $85,000 a year based on the selected individual's education and experience. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and veterinary benefits. 

Company Overview

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.