Procurement Engineer Jobs

Procurement Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, defense, aerospace, energy, and construction at every level from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in supplier quality, strategic sourcing, and contract management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles79
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityPalo Alto, CA
Work type39% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Technical Engineer - Procurement
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Technical Engineer - Procurement
Incora
Fort Worth, Texas
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
Product Management
Technical Program Management
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
1,001-5,000

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Senior Engineer, Backend, Procurement
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Senior Engineer, Backend, Procurement
Ramp
New York, New York
Embedded Systems Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Technical Program Management
$204k - $280k/yr
Hybrid
51-200

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Procurement Engineer
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Procurement Engineer
ACCO Engineered Systems
Commerce, California
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Strategy & Corporate Development
$81k - $107k/yr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Procurement Engineer Stf - E4
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Procurement Engineer Stf - E4
Lockheed Martin
Remote
Business Analysis
Business Operations
Project Management
$94k - $244k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Packaging Engineer - Procurement
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Packaging Engineer - Procurement
Amcor
Evansville, Indiana
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Procurement Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin14
  • Clayco10
  • Ramp3
  • Tesla3
  • Philips2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in procurement engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar procurement platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to manage supplier qualification and performance programs
  • Proficiency in negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors
  • Knowledge of quality standards including ISO 9001 or AS9100 for regulated industries
  • CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent supply chain certification preferred or required

Tips for Your Procurement Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to sourcing metrics

Procurement engineer resumes that land interviews show concrete outcomes: cost savings achieved, supplier lead times reduced, and contract values managed. Generic descriptions of duties get skipped. Quantify your supply chain impact wherever your work left a measurable result.

List certifications in your header

Certifications like CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS signal serious candidates immediately. Place them in your resume header or just below your name so hiring managers and applicant tracking systems catch them before reading a single bullet point in your experience section.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists procurement engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by commodity type

Procurement engineer roles differ sharply by commodity: direct materials, indirect spend, capital equipment, or services. Match your application to openings in categories where you have hands-on experience, since hiring managers often screen first for commodity familiarity before reviewing other qualifications.

Prepare for a technical sourcing case

Many procurement engineer interviews include a scenario where you walk through a make-versus-buy decision or a supplier qualification process. Practice narrating your reasoning out loud, covering risk, cost, quality, and lead time tradeoffs, so your answer sounds structured and confident under pressure.

Negotiate using total compensation context

Procurement engineers often receive offers that include bonuses tied to savings targets or supplier performance. Before negotiating base pay, clarify how the bonus structure works and what percentage of the target has historically been achieved so you understand the full compensation picture.

Procurement Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most procurement engineers?

The most active employers for procurement engineers right now are Lockheed Martin, Clayco, and Ramp, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in manufacturing, defense contracting, and energy sectors.

How many procurement engineer jobs are remote?

About 61% of procurement engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role skews more on-site than many engineering disciplines. Strategic sourcing and contract management work tends to offer the most remote flexibility, while supplier quality and direct materials roles more often require plant or supplier visits.

How do you become a procurement engineer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering, or in supply chain management. Build foundational experience in purchasing, supplier development, or quality assurance, ideally in a manufacturing or technical environment. Earning a CPSM or CSCP certification strengthens your candidacy. Progress typically moves from buyer or purchasing associate roles into procurement engineer positions as you take on direct supplier negotiation and qualification responsibilities.

Can you get a procurement engineer job with little experience?

Entry-level procurement engineer roles do exist, particularly at large manufacturers and defense contractors who run structured rotational or early-career programs. Focus your application on internships, co-ops, or coursework involving supply chain, operations, or engineering cost analysis. Familiarity with an ERP system and an understanding of technical drawings or bill-of-materials structures gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge over applicants with no technical exposure.

What does the procurement engineer interview process look like?

Most procurement engineer interviews include a phone screen with a recruiter, followed by a technical or hiring-manager interview that covers your sourcing methodology, supplier evaluation experience, and familiarity with relevant commodity categories. A final round often involves a panel with cross-functional partners from engineering or operations, and some employers include a case study where you walk through a supplier selection or cost-reduction scenario.

Where can I find and apply to procurement engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to procurement engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your commodity experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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