Purchase Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle end-to-end procurement of Bought Out (BO) mechanical components such as:
  • Gearboxes
  • Bearings
  • Couplings
  • Motors and other mechanical components
  • Manage procurement of raw materials, including:
  • Steel Plates
  • Alloy Steel
  • Forgings
  • Castings
  • Round Bars and other engineering materials
  • Identify and develop new suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and technical capability.
  • Conduct RFQ, quotation comparison, commercial negotiation, and order finalization.
  • Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
  • Monitor market trends and maintain market awareness of raw material prices and availability.
  • Develop and maintain a strong supplier sourcing network.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Stores, and other departments to ensure timely material availability.
  • Follow up with suppliers for on-time delivery and resolve supply-related issues.
  • Handle basic import procurement activities, including coordination with suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain procurement data, purchase orders, supplier information, and material-related records in SAP.
  • Support cost-reduction initiatives, alternate sourcing, supplier development, and procurement improvement projects.
  • Ensure procurement activities are aligned with company quality standards, specifications, and delivery requirements.

   Required Skills:

  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in mechanical procurement in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical components and engineering raw materials.
  • Experience in sourcing gearboxes, bearings, forgings, castings, alloy steel, plates, etc.
  • Basic knowledge of import procurement and international suppliers.
  • Basic SAP knowledge, preferably SAP MM.
  • Good communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong supplier sourcing and networking ability.
  • Good understanding of market prices, supplier capabilities, and material availability.
  • Proactive approach with strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Good analytical and decision-making skills.
  Manage raw material procurement process from sourcing to delivery, ensuring timely and cost-effective supply chain management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to negotiate prices, quality standards, and lead times for raw materials.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and select the most suitable ones for purchasing purposes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of procurement processes into overall business operations.