Senior Purchase Engineer

Job Description: Purchase Senior Engineer Job Title:

Purchase Senior Engineer

Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Department:

Purchase Department

Experience:

5 – 7 Years

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About the Role:

A Senior Purchase Engineer manages strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and procurement of technical materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery for engineering projects

Key Responsibilities:

Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers for technical materials, including auditing vendor production systems.

Technical Evaluation: Review engineering drawings and specifications to align purchases with project requirements.

Negotiation & Contracting: Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contracts with suppliers to maximize value.

Project Coordination: Coordinate with project managers to align purchasing with project schedules, including tracking delivery and managing inventory.

Cost Control & Reporting: Develop procurement strategies for cost savings, prepare budget-based procurement, and monitor vendor performance.

Compliance: Ensure all procurement transactions meet safety, legal, and environmental standards. 

Preferred Skills (Good to Have):

Sourcing: Identifying, evaluating, and selecting potential suppliers to meet the organization's needs, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business goals. 

Purchasing (Transactional Buying): The actual process of placing orders, managing invoices, and handling payments for goods and services once suppliers are selected.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to foster innovation, ensure continuity, and drive performance improvements