Job Description

Locations

• Austin, Texas, United States 78727

Salary

Skills Required

• understanding of Purchase Requisition (PR) processintermediate
• influencing cross-functional teamsintermediate
• mentoring peersintermediate
• driving process improvementsintermediate
• end-to-end oversight of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processesintermediate
• ensuring complianceintermediate
• operational rigorintermediate
• bridging vendors, engineering teams, and finance partnersintermediate
• translating complex policies into actionable workflowsintermediate
• providing mentorship and directionintermediate
• fostering continuous improvement and collaborationintermediate
• identifying opportunities to optimize procurement processesintermediate
• mitigating risksintermediate
• enhancing reporting and audit readinessintermediate
• technical acumenintermediate
• leadership skillsintermediate
• business savvyintermediate
• balancing operational execution with strategic prioritiesintermediate

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. (experience)
• 5+ years of experience in operations, project coordination, supply chain, or engineering program support including cross-functional and vendor engagement (experience, 5 years)
• Experience leading initiatives or mentoring peers, with interest or aptitude for growing into a formal leadership role. (experience)
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to drive process improvements and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. (experience)
• Proficiency with operational tools such as Excel, Tableau, and workflow, ticketing or procurement systems. (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience in R&D operations or technical environments with complex procurement and capitalization requirements. (experience)
• Familiarity with internal tooling and ticketing platforms (e.g., Radar, eApproval, Balance, etc.) (experience)
• Experience leading initiatives or mentoring peers, with interest or aptitude for growing into a formal leadership role. (experience)
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements using data and cross-functional input. (experience)
• Experience working with global teams or vendors across multiple time zones. (experience)
• Comfort with ambiguity and change in dynamic, high-growth environments. (experience)
• Direct experience handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity, discretion, and secrecy (experience)

Responsibilities

• As the Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) – Lead, you will own end-to-end oversight of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes for critical R&D capital investments in tools and services, ensuring compliance, operational rigor, and alignment with organizational goals. You will act as a senior liaison bridging vendors, engineering teams, and finance partners, translating complex policies into actionable workflows that meet both compliance requirements and engineering needs.
• In addition to managing your own workload, you will provide mentorship and direction to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You will proactively identify opportunities to optimize procurement processes, mitigate risks, and enhance reporting and audit readiness.
• This role requires a strong mix of technical acumen, leadership skills, and business savvy to effectively balance operational execution with strategic priorities that enable product development and innovation.
• Lead and optimize end-to-end operations for the R&D Source team, managing purchase requisitions (PRs) and logistics coordination for all PR types globally.
• Define, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to drive operational improvements and support informed decision-making
• Serve as the primary liaison between cross-functional partners such as, Engineering end-users, Fixed Assets, Finance, Procurement and vendors to manage dependencies and ensure alignment with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Translate technical and operational information into clear, concise communications tailored for stakeholders and leadership at all levels.
• Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring timely order tracking, proactive resolution of logistical issues and sustained quality of service.
• Leverage software tools to manage workflows efficiently and maintain compliance with corporate policies
• Mentor team members and support their professional growth

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