Mechanical Procurement Engineer

Are you passionate about the industrial environment and eager to be involved from design to machinery industrialization?
We are looking for a Mechanical Procurement Engineer who brings strong technical judgment, cost awareness, and the ability to manage strategic suppliers.

Company Overview

Packfeeder is a leading provider of automated packaging solutions, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of feeding systems for the Food, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Personal Care industries. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service, ensuring our clients receive efficient and reliable packaging solutions tailored to their needs.

🎯 Mission of the Role

Contribute to the technical procurement of mechanical components (boilermaking, sheet metal, metal/plastic machining, hardware, commercial parts, 3D printing, among others) for machinery projects.

You will be involved from early design phases through industrialization, ensuring Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) in close collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Project Managers.

You will report directly to the Head of Procurement, actively contributing to category strategy and supplier panel development.

🔧 Responsibilities

Technical Participation in Projects

• Review drawings and specifications with the Technical Office for critical components.

• Analyze manufacturing processes (sheet metal, boilermaking, machining, surface treatments, 3D printing, etc.).

• Evaluate manufacturability (DFM) and propose technical and cost improvements.

• Participate in make-or-buy decisions.

• Support the industrialization of new designs and suppliers.

Technical Supplier Management

• Monitor QCD indicators (Quality, Cost, Delivery).

• Analyze non-conformities, cost deviations, and OTIF performance.

• Conduct regular supplier meetings.

• Negotiate prices, lead times, capacity, and improvement plans.

• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers.

• Manage returns and claims.

• Maintain key data updated in the ERP system.

• Support category strategy alongside the Head of Procurement.

Project-Based Operational Management

• Launch RFQs and perform technical-commercial comparisons.

• Issue purchase orders and follow up according to project milestones.

• Coordinate critical deliveries and resolve technical or delivery issues.

• Support stock management to avoid shortages or overstock.

• Ensure accurate and timely ERP updates.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is a plus.

• FP (Industrial, Mechanical, Administration or Finance).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an operational buyer.

• Mandatory experience in boilermaking, sheet metal, machining, hardware, and 3D printing.

• Experience in industrial environments, OEMs, or machinery manufacturers.

• Experience in SRM, supplier negotiation, and supplier audits is a plus.

Skills:

• Advanced interpretation of mechanical drawings.

• Strong knowledge of sheet metal, welding, machining processes, and surface treatments.

• QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) performance management.

• Advanced ERP and Excel skills.

Advanced English (written and spoken)

Benefits:

• Permanent contract.

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience and the value you bring (fixed + variable).

• Full-time position with flexible working hours.

• Attractive flexible compensation package.

• Professional development and growth opportunities.

• Participation in innovative technological projects within an international environment.