Procurement and Contracts Engineer

About Us

Ambercycle is a materials company founded in 2015 to create a circular supply chain for the apparel industry, making decarbonized raw materials across industry verticals. We're doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of regenerated materials in the global apparel supply chain, and reduce the use of raw agricultural and petroleum resources. Our products avoid the use of new raw materials and go into the highest quality applications, exceeding the expectations of end customers with a fraction of the environmental footprint. Our success is the result of the talent, curiosity, and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to realize our vision to improve humanity’s relationship with the material world. Visit ambercycle.com to learn more.

The Job

This role will drive all purchasing activities for our new facility, including sourcing raw materials, equipment, and machinery, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery timelines. The ideal candidate has a deep background in industrial procurement, a proven track record with EPC projects in the process industries, and experience coordinating inspections and QA/QC with both third-party and in-house teams.

Who You Might Be

You are a very organized person and passionate about working on developing new projects. You like to work in a fast-paced environment and respect deadlines. You like working with people at various levels and have a clear goal-oriented approach. You have a mix of project, operational, and people skills. You aspire to grow in your career in a managerial role and lead new initiatives in the organization as the organization grows.

Responsibilities

Commercial Negotiations

- Lead high-value negotiations with global suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules.

- Draft and finalize contracts, including terms for warranties, penalties, and performance guarantees.

Supplier & Relationship Management

- Identify and qualify new vendors while maintaining robust relationships with existing suppliers.

- Conduct regular performance reviews, addressing quality, delivery, and cost metrics to optimize the supply chain.

-Demonstrate satisfactory ability in proposing procurement requisition to management level

Equipment, Machinery & Materials Procurement

- Oversee the sourcing of equipment, machinery, and raw materials essential for facility operations.

- Collaborate with engineering teams to align procurement strategies with technical specifications and project requirements.

Inspections & QA/QC Coordination

- Arrange and oversee pre-shipment and post-delivery inspections, ensuring materials and equipment meet specifications.

- Work closely with third-party inspection agencies and internal QA/QC teams to uphold the highest quality standards.

- Address non-conformance issues promptly and implement corrective actions.

Process Optimization

- Develop and refine procurement processes to drive efficiencies, reduce costs, and shorten lead times.

- Utilize KPIs and industry best practices to continually improve procurement outcomes.

Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure adherence to local regulations, company policies, and corporate sustainability goals.

- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all procurement activities, contracts, and supplier performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related technical field).
• 15+ years of procurement experience, ideally within large-scale industrial or production facilities.
• Proven involvement in EPC projects and a track record of procuring chemicals, polymers, or specialized process equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with procurement standards and practices from leading global chemicals/polymers producers.
• Expertise in commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Skilled in coordinating inspections and resolving QA/QC issues.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and related procurement software.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent analytical skills for managing complex sourcing activities.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.
• Experience in managing Material Management system in SAP or similar system