Senior Procurement Engineer (Boston)

My client is an advanced nuclear engineering consultancy supporting uprate programs across the existing fleet and they're looking for a Senior Procurement Engineer to lead the technical procurement of major equipment for steam-cycle power generation projects.

Overview

This role leads technical procurement of major equipment for steam-cycle power generation projects. The Senior Procurement Engineer will work closely with internal engineering teams to define specifications, run RFQ/RFP processes, evaluate vendors, and support supplier selection. The position is highly hands-on and vendor-facing, requiring site visits to fabrication shops and direct engagement with OEMs to influence cost, quality, and delivery. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of engineering and commercial strategy, owning vendor decisions and managing equipment through procurement and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical procurement of major power generation equipment (steam cycle + BOP)
• Partner with engineering teams to define specifications and run RFQ/RFP processes through bid evaluation
• Drive vendor selection and contract award by aligning technical scope with cost, risk, and schedule
• Interface directly with suppliers through fabrication, site visits, FAT, and delivery while shaping procurement strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience in procurement engineering or technical sourcing for capital equipment
• Experience procuring major equipment (e.g. turbines, generators, pumps, electrical systems, or similar)
• Strong ability to evaluate vendors technically and support commercial negotiations
• Experience working with OEMs, EPCs, or major industrial suppliers
• Comfortable engaging directly with suppliers, including site visits and manufacturing environments

Why this role

• High ownership – lead vendor selection and procurement strategy
• Technical depth – direct influence on equipment design, cost, and execution
• End-to-end exposure – from specification through manufacturing and delivery