The document discusses key performance indicators (KPIs) for purchasing engineers. It provides examples of KPIs that can be used, including those related to purchasing processes, inputs, outputs, leading indicators, and lagging indicators. The document also outlines steps for creating KPIs for purchasing engineers, such as defining objectives, identifying key result areas, and determining how to measure results. Mistakes to avoid like having too many KPIs or ones that do not change with goals are also discussed.