COMPANY OVERVIEW
Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team. You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high quality work, value-add solutions, skill development, and career growth.
Innovation, problem solving, integrity and collaboration are a few things you’ll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace then we would like to get to know you better.
Award Winning - Employee Owned - Comprehensive Benefits
Relocation Assistance - Ownership Opportunity - Continuing Education Support
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology consulting company dedicated to providing exceptional talent and technology. We have won numerous awards, including Best Place to Work and Top Place to Intern. Our unique company culture blends top talent, total technology, and absolute adaptability. We offer a career trajectory few others can match, with opportunities to take on roles and projects aligned with your skills and interests. In addition, we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary; 401K retirement plan; paid time off; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options; plus a flexible work schedule.
ESTIMATED PAY RANGE
$65,000 - $90,000 annually, DOE
JOB SUMMARY
As a Procurement Specialist, you may: manage purchasing activity for concurrent new product development programs; create, forecast, and execute sourcing and tooling plans to ensure product launch meets all program targets for quality, cost, and timing; manage direct material cost of the product; assist with R&D, co-design, and innovation; influence sourcing decisions for new product; work with suppliers to ensure commitments and project deliverables; manage negotiation and implementation of all technical modifications; manage the prototype ordering (RFQ, negotiation, ordering), and work collaboratively with suppliers and other Applied partners.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline or Supply Chain management or Associate Degree in an Engineering discipline or Supply Chain management with 5+ years of relevant experience required
- Experience with product development cycle and purchasing methodologies required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office required
SKILLS AND VALUES
- Capable of working independently and as a team member
- Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
- Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Desire to work on a variety of projects
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please consider joining Applied’s team of talented employees!
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.
Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
What We Do
Applied Engineering is a 100% employee-owned engineering and technology company that was founded in Fargo, ND in 1986. We provide engineering and manufacturing consulting services, IT and custom programming services, and large format digital printing services. Applied combines talent and technology to offer custom solutions to fit our customer’s unique challenges.
Since 1986, we have grown to over 130 employees. Our growth over the past 35 years has allowed us to open offices in more locations to better serve our customers. We are headquartered in Bismarck, ND, with additional offices in Fargo, ND; Brooklyn Park, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; and various remote locations. Over the years, we’ve been honored to receive various awards for our workplace culture, including; Best Place to Work award, and Top Place to Intern award from the ND Young Professionals Network, and have been selected as one of the Top 25 Best Large Companies to work for in the region by Prairie Business Magazine.
If you'd like to learn more about our services and products or if you're interested in joining our team of employee-owners, we encourage you to join our LinkedIn network, become an Applied Facebook follower, or visit our website.
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