Technical Procurement Coordinator

Title: Technical Procurement Coordinator (On-site West Palm Beach-Florida Role)

Salary: 50 k (negotiable as per experiences)

Position Overview

The Railway /Engineering Technical Procurement Coordinator will assist the Procurement Manager in supporting railway-/ Engineering related procurement and bid activities for projects in North Africa and other French- / Arabic speaking regions. The role requires an engineering background with the ability to understand CAD drawings, review technical specifications, preferable to translate French documents from clients and coordinate procurement and supply chain activities in English.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or International Trade or related field
• 2 5 years of experience in:
  • Procurement or supply chain
  • International trade
  • Engineering-related procurement

Required Skills

• Preferred French language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking ) / Translate French documents to English.
• Knowledge of international procurement processes
• Ability to understand technical specifications
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Vendor coordination and communication skills

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Technical Drawing Review
   • Review and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications related to railway /Engineering components.
   • Understand CAD drawings created using software such as AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
   • Coordinate with manufacturers to ensure technical compliance with tender specifications.
   • Assist in preparing technical documentation required for bid submissions.
2. Procurement Support

• Assist the Procurement Manager in sourcing suppliers for railway/Engineering equipment, materials, and components from Global sourcing.
• Obtain quotations, prepare comparison sheets, and evaluate supplier proposals.
• Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, specifications, and delivery timelines.

3. Bid Documentation Support

• Assist in reviewing tender documents and technical requirements.
• Prepare and organize documentation required for bid submissions.
• Maintain bid records, supplier information, and compliance documentation.

4. Vendor & International Trade Coordination

• Communicate with international manufacturers and suppliers.
• Support negotiations by collecting supplier data, quotations, and commercial information.
• Track purchase orders, invoices, and supplier agreements.

5. Technical & Engineering Coordination

• Review engineering specifications and technical drawings related to railway equipment.
• Ensure supplier products comply with tender specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and suppliers for technical clarifications.

6. Supply Chain & Logistics

• Assist in coordinating international shipments and delivery schedules.
• Work with freight forwarders and logistics providers for documentation and shipping arrangements.
• Monitor procurement timelines and delivery progress.

7. Preferred French Communication/ Translations

• Translate Read and interpret French-language documents, tenders, contracts, and technical documents to English.
• Communicate with Clients, partners and vendors in French when required.
• Translate key procurement or technical information when necessary.