Procurement Engineer

A Procurement Engineer is Responsible for Many Strategic Aspects of a Project

By definition, the word procure denotes the act of obtaining or acquiring items with some degree of care and effort. Thus to many people, this word is essentially a synonym that can be used interchangeably with terms like buying and purchasing, particularly if the latter actions are felt to include the investment of time to shop around or compare prices before making a final decision.

This interchangeability of terms can often be the case in the business world too, where it is believed by many people that procurement manager is just a fancier title for buyer or purchasing agent. However, when studied in greater depth/detail, it soon becomes clear that a role in procurement is much more strategic in nature whereas purchasing is one of the tactical/transactional steps within that overall process.

Focusing on procurement as it relates to the field of engineering, individuals in such jobs are responsible for overseeing/controlling the acquisition of technical goods and services for industrial operations or projects. The procurement engineer does not concentrate on the purchasing phase alone but rather has a more encompassing scope of responsibilities that includes such activities as:

In terms of their specific functions, a procurement engineer might find some or all of the following in their job description:

The minimum educational requirement for a procurement engineer would be a bachelor’s degree in engineering or in one of these related fields:

Subsequent apprenticeships or internships in procurement – or engineering-related jobs with cooperative employers would be helpful in providing practical experience; a point of emphasis in these roles would include the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software.

From a compensation standpoint, the annual base salary for a procurement engineer will be dependent on a number of variables, such as:

Staffing Specialists Can Help Guide Searches for Procurement Engineering Jobs

Individuals interested in procurement engineering jobs may find value in consulting with an experienced recruitment specialist at Winters Technical Staffing in Toronto, a leading staffing agency for the engineering sector for more than 40 years.

Due to the variability associated with the role of procurement engineer, in terms of both its definition and scope of responsibilities at the individual employer level, companies will often call upon recruitment agencies such as Winters Technical Staffing to identify viable candidates to meet their specific needs; this would be in lieu of advertising or publicizing these job openings through more traditional means.

Consequently, job seekers wishing to pursue such opportunities can widen their range of access and increase their likelihood of success in finding work as a procurement engineer if they aligned their search efforts with the networking resources available through the consultants at Winters Technical Staffing. In addition, these experienced professionals can provide any insight and support that might help to strengthen candidate profiles with respect to:

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Interested in the role of procurement engineer as a viable career? You may find value in the experience and direction provided by the placement specialists at Winters Technical Staffing. Call the staffing professionals at Winters Technical Staffing at 416-495-7422 today to book a complimentary consultation on your career aspirations.