Buyer - Mechanical

JOB TITLE

Buyer Mechanical (10-15 Years Exp.)

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end procurement for piping categories including pipes, fittings, flanges, gaskets, valves, special fittings, and bulk piping packages for the Greenfield polymer & utility plants.
• Lead procurement of mechanical equipment packages including rotating/static equipment, packaged units, and critical assets in alignment with project engineering strategy and timelines.
• Prepare RFQ packages based on datasheets, MRs, GA drawings, vendor lists, and engineering specifications for mechanical categories.
• Conduct techno-commercial evaluations (TBE/CBE) with Mechanical Engineering for performance curves, duty point, material grade, efficiency, drive configuration, vibration limits, NPSH, and maintenance philosophy.
• Manage long-lead procurement of critical mechanical equipment: pumps, compressors, gearboxes, blowers, heat exchangers, reactors, cooling towers, HVAC mechanical systems, etc.
• Execute PRPO lifecycle in ERP, ensuring schedule discipline, traceability, accuracy, and approvals adherence.
• Engage OEMs & technical vendors, evaluating manufacturing capabilities, lifecycle support terms, warranty obligations, and after-sales service infrastructure.
• Coordinate FAT planning, witness schedules, performance testing, reliability test regimes (1-hour/4-hour/8-hour runs), documentation, and final acceptance.
• Negotiate commercial terms including delivery clauses, warranty terms, LD/penalties, AMC support, spares commitment, and performance guarantees.
• Collaborate with engineering for change notices, capacity upgrades, leftover technical queries, design revisions, and cost/time impact assessments on procurement.
• Oversee vendor execution from material release to shipment readiness ITP/QAP compliance, welding/pressure tests, packaging, tagging, EX compliance, and certifications.
• Support project estimation & budgeting, providing mechanical category benchmarks, lead time mapping, and supply chain risk insights.
• Drive category strategies for CAPEX packages and strategic spare parts inventory.
• Lead post-delivery vendor performance reviews, install support, NCR resolution, and PO closure compliance.
• Mentor junior buyers, ensuring procurement discipline, stakeholder alignment, and correct vendor communication standards.
• Achieve procurement KPIs cost savings, OTIF performance, PO cycle time, vendor scorecards, and mechanical equipment readiness.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Solid understanding of rotating & static equipment: centrifugal/PD pumps, compressors, blowers, turbines, cooling towers, exchangers, vessels, filters.
• Ability to interpret equipment datasheets, GA drawings, P&IDs, MRQs/MRs, and manufacturing test protocols.
• Proficient in bid evaluation (TBE/CBE), equipment lifecycle costing, OEM capability evaluation.
• Knowledge of QA/QC regimes: hydrostatic tests, vibration analysis, NDT, radiography, balancing, alignment.
• Familiarity with ASME/API/ISO standards (e.g., API 610, 617, 618, 650, ASME Sec VIII, TEMA).
• ERP-based procurement execution (SAP / Oracle / Ivalua / MS Dynamics).
• Understanding of spare philosophy (commissioning spares, 2-year operational spares, strategic inventory).

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• Results-oriented mindset with strong ownership over delivery and performance commitments.
• Effective cross-functional communicator with Engineering, QA/QC, Site Execution and Project Controls.
• Vendor influencing capability and collaborative negotiation.
• Analytical thinker with calmness under schedule pressure.

QUALIFICATION

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. in Engineering in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related discipline.

EXPERIENCE

• 10 - 15 Years of procurement experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or large industrial EPC projects.