Purchase Executive

Job Description Purchase Engineer / Purchase Executive

Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment Manufacturing
Experience:7 years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical / Mechanical Engineering (preferred Metallurgy background)

Role Objective

To manage procurement activities with a strong focus on metallurgical components, raw materials, and critical items used in oil & gas equipment manufacturing. Responsible for ensuring cost-effective, timely, and quality procurement while maintaining vendor development, compliance, and coordination with production, design, and quality teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Sourcing

• Identify, source, and procure raw materials, forgings, castings, plates, bars, and other metallurgical components as per project requirements.
  
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, metallurgical standards, and international codes (ASTM, ASME, API, etc.).
  
• Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost optimization and timely supply.
  
• Evaluate indents from production/design teams and ensure procurement aligns with project timelines.
  

2. Vendor Management

• Develop, qualify, and manage vendors for metallurgical items and fabricated components.
  
• Conduct vendor audits for capability, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
  
• Monitor vendor performance (delivery, cost, quality) and maintain a vendor evaluation system.
  
• Resolve issues related to defective/rejected materials in coordination with QC.
  

3. Cost & Inventory Control

• Achieve annual cost-reduction targets by strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.
  
• Maintain optimum inventory levels and ensure uninterrupted supply chain.
  
• Track market trends, material cost fluctuations, and suggest procurement strategies.
  

4. Technical Coordination

• Work closely with Design/Engineering to map specifications with vendor capabilities.
  
• Support in selection of critical items such as pressure-containing parts, tubulars, and exotic alloys.
  
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspection, testing, and documentation of metallurgical items.
  
• Ensure proper documentation for MTC (Material Test Certificates), heat numbers, traceability, and compliance.
  

5. Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure procurement process follows ISO/API requirements and company SOPs.
  
• Maintain purchase orders, GRNs, vendor records, and inspection reports systematically.
  
• Support in external and internal audits related to procurement.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of metallurgy, welding processes, heat treatment, and NDT.
  
• Good understanding of procurement processes in Oil & Gas equipment manufacturing.
  
• Hands-on experience in vendor negotiations, development, and management.
  
• Familiar with ERP systems and MS Excel/Word for purchase data management.
  
• Strong communication and coordination skills across departments.
  
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability under tight timelines.
  

Key Deliverables

• On-time procurement of quality material within approved budgets.
  
• Development of reliable vendor base for metallurgical and fabricated items.
  
• Achievement of cost reduction and lead-time reduction targets.
  
• Compliance with technical standards and traceability requirements.
  
• Effective coordination with Production, Design, and Quality teams.

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