MEP Procurement Engineer - Procurement & Supply Chain

Description

• Develop, implement, and oversee procurement plans for MEP systems—including vendor selection, RFPs, bid leveling, commercial negotiations, and purchase order award.
• Collaborate with legal teams to draft, review, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies, commercial terms, warranty requirements, and project needs.
• Maintain strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers, promoting transparency and effective communication.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure equipment aligns with design intent, specifications, single-line diagrams, and construction documents.
• Act as the primary point of contact for commercial and delivery-related issues with MEP suppliers and OEMs.
• Ensure timely acquisition of materials and equipment within budget and specification requirements.
• Maintain a strong understanding of MEP systems, industry standards (IEC, DIN, NEC, UMC, UPC), and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate construction drawings and site conditions to identify value-engineering opportunities and mitigate potential delivery or installation issues.
• Manage complex delivery schedules, logistics constraints, and sequencing requirements to prevent delays and maintain project continuity.
• Collaborate on financial system workflows, invoice accuracy, and procurement reporting tools for visibility and governance.
• Perform market research, benchmarking, cost modeling, and competitive analyses to support sourcing strategies and supplier selection.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses, total cost of ownership reviews, and sourcing scenario assessments.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate risks across the MEP supply chain, including long-lead equipment exposure, commodity volatility, and supplier performance issues.
• Lead procurement execution for all MEP scopes, aligning purchasing strategies with project schedules, engineering deliverables, and construction milestones.
• Build and maintain a robust network of MEP suppliers and subcontractors while driving continuous improvement and high-performance partnerships.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering price, payment terms, delivery schedules, quality standards, and risk allocation.
• Support budget development, track spend and forecast procurement savings and financial impacts for MEP equipment categories.
• Apply technical fluency to evaluate specifications, construction details, submittals, and design alternatives.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, quality metrics, on-time delivery, and contract adherence—driving corrective actions where necessary.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitive landscapes, sustainable materials, factory capabilities, and supply chain innovations.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in MEP procurement, supply chain management, or MEP project management within industrial or commercial construction.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and MEP design documents.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Experience in contract management and coordination with legal teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial acumen.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Proficiency in procurement tools, ERP systems, and reporting software (Microsoft Office, SQL, PowerBI preferred).
• Proven track record of managing large-scale MEP equipment packages, long-lead items, and supplier negotiations.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and adapt in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance