Project Engineer (Locals only )

Job Title: Project Engineer req 
Location: Irving, Texas  (Local candidates only)
Hybrid - 100% Onsite
Interview:Interview-1 round virtual
C2C: Yes 
Duration: 1 year with possible extension 
Visa: No OPT and CPT

Position’s Contributions to Work Group: Will be a pivotal team member to support last time buy, spot buy, and supply resiliency buffer Po issuance and tracking in relation to the semi-conductor and connector procurement categories. Support procurement and supply chain support to ~$500M in managed and T2 supplier spend.

Typical task breakdown:

• Support 2 category managers with purchasing requests related to P&E electrical & electronics purchasing segment.
• Support Sr. Manager with team workload management & reporting and staff meeting support
• Support timely record keeping and process enhancements within our Salesforce environment
• Own on-going enhancements with Salesforce to automate procurement & financial system information.
• Weekly  financial reconciliations/ reporting requirements in close coordination with Business Resources
• Monthly semi-conductor senior stakeholder report outs
• Procure workgroup manager; platform where enterprise purchasing requests come to team.  Act as lead for team.
• Support T1 category buyers with urgent requests [spot buy needs]

Interaction with team: Daily interaction with semiconductor category team located in Irving. Multiple assurance of supply related meetings with various category teams, active engagement with electronics design control engineering in relation to last time buy & supply resiliency buffers Team Structure: Contract role will report to Matt Ogburn (category manager) and directly support Janet Nunez (category buyer for semi conductors), Charlotte Smith (category buyer for semi conductors), and Jorge Estolano (category buyer for connectors), other duties as requested by Brad Collier (Sr. Category Manager over E&E categories) & Vasanth Murthi (Electrical & Electronics Procurement Director)
Work environment: In office, Irving, TX HQ - cubicle

Education & Experience Required:

• Years of experience:  10
• Degree requirement:  flexible on degree, preference to electrical/ supply chain/ engineering/ business related backgrounds
• Open to Associates with 12+ years
• Open to HS diplomas with 14+ years
• Open to Masters with 8 years experience
• Do you accept internships as job experience:  yes
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Buyer, Supply Chain Roles

Top 3 Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Execution focused in fast paced environment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and support, prioritize multiple leaders request 

Required Soft Skills:

• Effective communications
• Ability to summarize and present material  
• Hard Working Team Player
• Flexibility to support a multitude of procurement related requests

Desired: 

• Salesforce experience. Ability to create reports, dashboards, and drive IT enhancements
• Experience in electronics industry: semi-conductors &/or connectors (electronics &/or subcomponents)  
• Knowledge of semi-conductor industry
• Professional Certifications as it relates to supply chain:  APICS, ISM
• Electronics distribution experience &/or electrical background.
  
  
  

  Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the US. H-1B transfers supported for qualified candidates. All applicants considered without regard to citizenship status or national origin.

  Equal opportunity employer.