Engineering Procurement Specialist

Are you looking for a new challenge? Passionate about innovation? Want to work for a global company that values integrity, teamwork, and loyalty? 

At LATICRETE International, we aim to be the leading construction brand trusted globally for high-performance tile and stone installation systems and building finishing solutions. We’ve been in business for over 65 years, family-owned for three generations, and can be found in over 100 countries. The Hartford Business Journal even named us one of Connecticut’s top family-owned companies in 2017! 

We don't just make innovative, industry-leading products. Our purpose is to improve the built world and the lives of those who build it. We strive to connect with, engage with and improve the lives of our employees, our customers, our partners, and the global communities in which we operate. 

We are seeking passionate and ambitious employees who want to make a difference not just within our organization, but within their communities, our industry, and the world. If that sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? Join the family and expand your horizons!

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary. 

• →Up to 25% (domestic and international).
• →Must have or be able to obtain a passport.

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The hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually.  Actual compensation is based on experience, skills, geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law.

• Partner with engineers during early design and project planning phases to forecast equipment, tooling, and fabrication needs.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across major capital projects (e.g., automated manufacturing systems, process equipment, bulk material storage, facilities expansion).
• Build and maintain a qualified, resilient vendor database across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and specialized fabrication categories.

• Translate engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and scopes of work (SOWs) into detailed RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Facilitate structured bid evaluations, conducting total cost of ownership (TCO) and should-cost analyses alongside technical stakeholders.

• Negotiate pricing, payment milestones, warranties, liquidated damages, intellectual property clauses, and master service agreements (MSAs).
• Identify value engineering opportunities, standardization options, and volume synergies across multiple capital projects to lower total CAPEX.
• Manage change-order negotiations during installation and commissioning phases to prevent scope creep and budget overruns.

• Conduct vendor capacity and risk assessments (lead times, financial health, quality certifications).
• Track factory acceptance testing (FAT), lead-time milestones, and logistics to ensure on-time site delivery.
• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact between external OEMs/contractors and internal project teams.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical/business field.