Senior Procurement Engineer

About the role

Shift EV is looking for a Senior Procurement Engineer to lead the sourcing of direct materials that support its electric‑vehicle retrofitting operations. The role combines day‑to‑day purchasing activities with strategic initiatives aimed at cost reduction, risk mitigation and supplier consolidation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and update RFQs in collaboration with the planning team for bulk approvals.
• Analyse purchase requisitions, define specifications and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate supplier payments with finance and apply deductions for contract violations.
• Work with planning, warehouse and quality teams to ensure material readiness and smooth receipt.
• Monitor purchase orders, enforce compliance with agreements and resolve billing or operational disputes.
• Track procurement KPIs such as cost savings, supplier quality, on‑time delivery and lead times.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, conduct performance reviews and enforce contractual terms.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, negotiate long‑term agreements and secure volume pricing.
• Develop category strategies, conduct market analysis and drive supplier consolidation toward strategic partners.
• Identify cost‑reduction opportunities through value engineering and supplier optimization.

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