How to hire a Procurement Engineer

How to hire a procurement engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step procurement engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a procurement engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new procurement engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your procurement engineer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a procurement engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A procurement engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, procurement engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of procurement engineers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type Of Procurement Engineer	Description	Hourly Rate
   Procurement Engineer	Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.	$25-50
   Landman	Landmen are referred to as the public-facing side of a gas, mineral, and oil exploration and production team. They are professionals who interact and negotiate directly with landowners for the acquisition of gas and oil drilling leases... Show More	$25-61
   Subcontract Administrator	As a subcontract administrator, you will be responsible for identifying the needs of a company and implement measures and initiatives to fulfill those needs. This role will require you to perform a few tasks, including responding to purchase requisitions, soliciting bids and proposals from new and existing sources, and evaluating terms and awarding the subcontract... Show More	$20-49

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Project Management
   • Cost Reduction
   • Supplier Quality
   • Supplier Selection
   • Logistics
   • Strategic Sourcing
   • BOM
   • Sigma
   • Purchase Orders
   • Product Development
   • Supplier Performance
   • Technical Support
   • Technical Specifications
   • Lean Manufacturing

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and supports of strategic plans to manage projects total spend on designate commodities.
   • Lead procurement ISO 9001 2008 task team to implement vendor performance tracking and an effective supplier corrective action/root cause analysis process.
   • Manage construction and implementation of new warehouses which include determining racking configurations, picking automation and integrating WMS systems.
   • Mentore a new engineer to develop six sigma skills in a lean manufacturing environment.
   • Perform failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and safety evaluations.
   • Assist sourcing manager with inventory control, sourcing decisions, and ERP material processing.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your procurement engineer job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A procurement engineer can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, procurement engineers' average salary in hawaii is 41% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level procurement engineers 49% less than senior-level procurement engineers.
   • Certifications. A procurement engineer with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a procurement engineer's salary.

   Average procurement engineer salary

   $75,682yearly

   $36.39 hourly rate

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   Entry-level procurement engineer salary

   $54,000 yearly salary

   Updated March 30, 2025

   Average procurement engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	California	$100,915	$49
   2	Massachusetts	$96,119	$46
   3	Washington	$92,658	$45
   4	Texas	$82,227	$40
   5	Pennsylvania	$82,162	$40
   6	New York	$79,672	$38
   7	Virginia	$77,609	$37
   8	New Jersey	$76,714	$37
   9	South Carolina	$74,896	$36
   10	Florida	$74,252	$36
   11	Ohio	$72,968	$35
   12	Alabama	$72,583	$35
   13	Michigan	$71,674	$34
   14	Tennessee	$68,769	$33
   15	North Carolina	$65,955	$32
   16	Georgia	$65,796	$32

   Average procurement engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	Apple	$130,680	$62.83	112
   2	ServiceNow	$98,101	$47.16	1
   3	HP	$94,412	$45.39	3
   4	Osram Sylvania	$90,529	$43.52	1
   5	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$89,563	$43.06	7
   6	Solectron Corp	$88,165	$42.39	15
   7	Peloton Interactive, Inc.	$86,400	$41.54
   8	Constellation Energy Partners	$86,174	$41.43	3
   9	Kulicke & Soffa	$84,327	$40.54
   10	Philips	$83,644	$40.21	17
   11	Quaker Houghton	$83,305	$40.05
   12	Rolls-Royce	$83,097	$39.95	4
   13	Lockheed Martin	$82,357	$39.59	243
   14	Siemens	$81,695	$39.28	16
   15	CONMED	$80,507	$38.71
   16	Exactech	$80,204	$38.56	1
   17	Philips Medical Systems	$79,096	$38.03
   18	BWX Technologies	$78,932	$37.95	16
   19	Vistra	$78,645	$37.81
   20	Mando America Corporation	$78,645	$37.81

4. Writing a Procurement Engineer Job Description

   A procurement engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a procurement engineer job description:

   Procurement Engineer job description example

   Job DescriptionProvide support to project as Procurement Engineer to Engineered Equipment Procurement Integration Team.
   NNSA Capital Projects SOW-A0819-637042
   Engineering, SRPPF Revision 0
   Procurement Engineer / Senior End User STR Page 4 of 6
   Primary responsibilities include:
   • Preparation of technical deliverables required in support of procurement acquisitions required for Engineered Items and Services associated with SRPPF Project.
   • Provide technical oversight of Subcontract (AE Firm) prepared procurement related deliverables prepared for acquisition of Engineered Items and Services associated with SRPPF Project.
   • Coordinate SRNS review of Supplier prepared drawings, specifications, bills of material, calculations and other Supplier generated records among various SRNS organizations such as Operations, Engineering, Construction, etc.
   • Perform Engineering Work Package (EWP) Coordinator responsibilities and track design agencies EWPs.
   • Prepare monthly receipt accruals in support of ongoing Services subcontracts.
   • Work with assigned Control Account Managers (CAM) to review/approve Supplier invoices and make recommendations for payment to SRNS Accounting/Finance.
   • In support of SRNS initiated audits and/or prescribed Factory Acceptance Activities, collaborate with SRNS Cognizant Technical Function (CTF), Quality Assurance Engineering, and/or Engineering Surveillance Team.
   • If assigned as STR, oversee Subcontract related work scope performed at Customer jobsite in compliance with Customer specified safety and security program requirements
   Subcontractor shall be responsible for the management and execution of assigned programs/projects in accordance with the requirements of plant, and the operating policies and principles. The Subcontractor is accountable for the execution of the work in accordance with the quality standards and required specifications for the project.
   3.1.2 Experience / Skills
   • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or non-technical field. With minimum of 7 years progressive responsible experience in a nuclear (preferred) or industrial facility.
   • Candidate must demonstrate 5 or more years of experience in the field of Mechanical/Process Equipment Acquisitions. Candidate must demonstrate experience creating and revising procurement related documentation in one or more of the following areas: HVAC flow, Process Flow; Rotating Equipment, Piping, and Instrumentation Diagrams; System Descriptions; Mechanical Equipment Lists; Mechanical Equipment Sizing; Material Handling Design; Fire Protection Design; Sizing Calculations, Material acquisition, and Vendor Document Reviews.
   • Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs to document as-installed conditions and to inspect equipment condition.
   • Previous SRS Design Engineering experience and working knowledge of SRNS design processes and procedures is preferred.
   • Working design experience in a nuclear industry/facility is preferred.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find procurement engineers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your procurement engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit procurement engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with procurement engineer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new procurement engineer

   Once you've found the procurement engineer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new procurement engineer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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