Procurement Engineer (Buyer) - C&I - Power Burners

Location: Zeeco India Private Limited - Mumbai Experience: 6 - 12 Years Education: B.E./B.Tech – Instrumentation / Mechanical / Chemical (Instrumentation preferred) Business Unit: Power Burners – International Projects   About the Organization:   Zeeco, Inc. is a global leader in advanced combustion and environmental solutions for refining, petrochemical, power, and oil & gas industries. The Mumbai office supports global execution of Power Burner projects, working closely with engineering, project management, and supply chain teams worldwide.   Position Summary:   The Procurement Engineer - Buyer (C&I - Power Burners) will be responsible for end-to-end procurement of Control & Instrumentation (C&I) and associated mechanical/electrical equipment for international power burner projects. The role requires strong techno-commercial acumen, vendor management expertise, and the ability to coordinate with global stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.

Pre-Bid & Proposal Support:: Provide procurement inputs during bidding stage.

Identify potential vendors and obtain budgetary quotations.

Review specifications and highlight long-lead items.

Support estimation team with cost optimization strategies.

Procurement - C&I - Power Burners Scope (Procurement experience in the following is mandatory): Control Valves & Automated Valves

Pressure, Temperature & Level Transmitters

PLC Panels, MCC Panels, VFD Panels

SWAS & CEMS Systems

Flame Scanners, Flame Arrestors & HEA Igniters

Power Cylinders (FD/ID Fan & Burner applications)

Flow Elements (Orifice Plates, Venturi, Flow Nozzles, Pitot Tubes)

Temperature Elements (RTD, Thermocouples)

Pressure Gauges, Temperature Gauges

Level Gauges, Level Switches

Vibration Sensors

Mechanical & Skid Equipment Procurement:: Oil Pumping Unit Skid Assemblies

Furnace Oil Skid Assemblies

Manual & Motorized Valves (Ball, Gate, Globe, Check, Butterfly)

Strainers

Associated piping and fittings

Electrical & Auxiliary Procurement:: Instrument fittings

Illumination fittings

Lighting panels

Transformers

Cables & Cable trays

Junction Boxes

Supply Chain & Commercial Management:: Preparation and issuance of RFQs.

Techno-commercial bid evaluation.

Vendor selection based on technical compliance and commercial viability.

Negotiation of:

Scope of supply

Payment terms

Warranty conditions

Performance Bank Guarantees (PBG)

Liquidated Damages (LD)

Delivery schedules and Incoterms

Purchase Order preparation and release.

Global sourcing and rate negotiations (domestic & international).

Post-Order Execution & Coordination:: Material planning and procurement scheduling.

Coordination with Engineering, Project Management, and QA/QC teams.

Monitoring manufacturing progress and expediting.

Collection and review of vendor documentation (GA drawings, datasheets, QAPs, test certificates).

Coordination with Third-Party Inspection agencies.

Management of post-order changes.

Support site teams for delivery and issue resolution.

Vendor Development & Performance Improvement:: Identify and onboard alternate vendors to ensure competitive sourcing.

Maintain and update Approved Vendor List (AVL).

Drive supplier performance improvement in cost, quality, and delivery.

Build long-term strategic supplier relationships globally.

Required Skills & Competencies:: Strong understanding of C&I systems for Power Burner applications preferred but not mandatory.

Experience in Oil & Gas / Power / Refinery EPC projects.

Knowledge of international standards (API, ASME, IEC preferred).

Strong negotiation and contract finalization skills.

Experience working with global stakeholders across time zones.

ERP knowledge (Sage X3 preferred).

Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile:: 6–12 years of procurement experience in EPC/OEM environment.

Instrumentation engineering background strongly preferred.

Experience handling international project procurement.

Proven record of cost savings and on-time delivery performance.

Ability to manage multiple packages simultaneously in a fast-paced project environment.