Technical Purchasing / Procurement • Position Type: Direct Hire • Location: Florham Park, NJ • Salary: $70,000-$80,000/annually • Experience: 3+ years Position Overview PrideStaff is seeking an independently driven Technical Purchasing / Procurement Specialist on behalf of our client in Florham Park, NJ. This role blends hands-on procurement experience with technical/engineering expertise to source, negotiate, and purchase engineered components, materials, equipment, and services. You will act as a key liaison between Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to optimize costs, minimize lead times, and maintain strict quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Manage the full-cycle procurement of technical components, fabricated parts, materials, and services. • Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to determine accurate purchasing requirements. • Collaborate closely with Engineering to evaluate supplier capabilities and ensure components meet technical specs. • Solicit and evaluate competitive RFQs/RFPs; negotiate pricing, commercial terms, delivery schedules, and payment conditions. • Research, identify, and qualify alternative global and domestic vendors to expand supply chain flexibility and drive cost-reduction initiatives. • Monitor supplier metrics including on-time delivery, cost, quality, responsiveness, and capacity. • Partner with international teams to proactively resolve technical, delivery, or supply disruption risks. • Support New Product Development (NPD) projects by sourcing components from initial concept stage through to full production. • Maintain meticulous purchasing records, quotation data, vendor files, and pricing in the ERP system. Qualifications & Experience • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred. • Technical Experience: Background in an engineered-products, manufacturing, industrial, mechanical, or electrical environment. • Procurement Experience: Hands-on experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or technical procurement. • Blueprint Literacy: Ability to read and translate engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, and BOMs into supplier requirements. • Negotiation & Strategy: Strong commercial negotiation skills backed by a deep understanding of manufacturing cost drivers. • Software: Proficient in ERP/MRP software and Microsoft Office; experience with procurement/sourcing platforms is a plus. • Professional Attributes: Self-starter with excellent analytical skills, high attention to detail, strong business acumen, and exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Per Year