Procurement Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Prepare RFQs and follow up with suppliers for quotations as per procurement requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and capability.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Create and release Purchase Orders as per approved commercial terms.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of ordered components.
• Track supplier performance and conduct regular supplier reviews.
• Coordinate vendor inspections and resolve quality-related issues with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction, sourcing optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze BOMs and engineering drawings to understand component and material requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, production, quality, and project teams to meet procurement requirements.
• Maintain procurement reports, supplier data, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, commercial terms, and contractual requirements.
• Regularly visit supplier locations to track production and delivery status.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E./B.Tech graduate with 5 to 8 years of experience in Procurement/Purchase.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing procurement is essential.
• Strong experience in sourcing sheet metal and machined components.
• Good knowledge of tool steel, stainless steel, aluminium alloys, plastics, and rubber.
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication, machining, molding, plating, coating, and anodizing processes.
• Ability to read and understand BOMs and engineering drawings.
• Experience in RFQ management, quotation analysis, supplier negotiation, vendor development, and cost reduction.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and preferably ERP systems.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, and vendor-management skills.
• Must own a two-wheeler and be comfortable travelling to supplier locations.
• Candidates willing to relocate to Bangalore may be considered.