Procurement Engineer

Last Energy

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Austin, TX on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted May 23, 2025 Last posted May 23, 2025
Job description
Last Energy is seeking a Procurement Engineer to assist in the sourcing, purchasing, and management of products critical to the development and operation of our facilities. This role will support the Engineering team with supplier research, vendor outreach, contract tracking, purchase order processing, and record keeping.
 
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to contribute in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This position is based in Austin, Texas.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support supplier research and selection by identifying potential vendors and evaluating their alignment with Last Energy’s quality and reliability standards
  • Assist in managing supplier contracts, tracking key dates, monitoring compliance, and helping to resolve issues as needed
  • Process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring they align with budget requirements and departmental needs
  • Maintain organized records of procurement activities, including purchase orders, contracts, and correspondence
  • Coordinate closely with engineering, R&D, and finance teams to understand procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of materials and services
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes and documentation
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred
  • Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate across departments
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain principles is preferred
  • Prior internship or part-time experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain is preferred
  • Exposure to procurement software platforms or tools is preferred
About this role

Summary

Assist in procurement, vendor research, and contract management supporting engineering teams.

Job title

Procurement Engineer

Experience level

entry level

Industry

energy

Location requirements

Austin, TX; on-site role with possible remote elements

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

organizational skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationMicrosoft Office

Preferred skills

procurementsupply chainprocurement software

Specializations

sourcingvendor managementcontract managementpurchase orders
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

On-site City