About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Procurement Engineer to lead procurement and stores operations for our engineering and manufacturing functions. The ideal candidate will own vendor development, sourcing strategy, cost negotiations, inventory planning, and quality-compliant material management. This role is ideal for procurement professionals looking to take on greater ownership and drive process improvements within a fast-growing medical device and robotics startup.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement strategy for mechanical, electrical, and general engineering materials, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met.

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors; negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).

Own the purchase order lifecycle - from requisition to delivery - while proactively managing vendor performance and lead times.

Develop and monitor inventory planning strategies, including safety stock, reorder points, and demand forecasting, to optimize working capital.

Oversee inward and outward material movement, storage systems, and documentation to ensure audit-readiness.

Drive incoming material inspection processes and act as the key liaison with Quality for approvals and escalations.

Own Non-Conforming Material resolution - including root cause analysis, supplier corrective action requests, and disposition decisions (rework, return, replacement).

Establish and continuously improve stores organization, inventory control practices, and material handling standards.

Act as the primary point of coordination between Engineering, Production, QA, Finance, and external suppliers on procurement and inventory matters.

Prepare and present procurement analytics, cost-saving reports, vendor scorecards, and inventory status using MS Excel and ERP software.

Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies,



quality standards (e.g., ISO 13485, if applicable), and regulatory documentation requirements.

Mentor and guide junior procurement executives, reviewing their work and supporting their development.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency, cost savings, and supply chain resilience.

Required Skills

Strong working knowledge of procurement, logistics, and store management, with proven experience managing end-to-end sourcing cycles.

Demonstrated expertise in inventory planning, material handling, and incoming material inspection processes.

Hands-on experience with Non-Conforming Material handling, including supplier corrective actions.

Deep understanding of engineering materials, BOMs, and procurement/store procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, data analysis) and ERP software (ZOHO or similar).

Strong vendor negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder communication skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional coordination, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Analytical mindset with experience in cost analysis, spend optimization, and supplier performance evaluation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

6+ years of experience in procurement, stores, inventory, or supply chain, preferably in a technical/engineering setting.

Demonstrated track record of vendor management, cost savings, and process improvement initiatives.

Fluency in Kannada, English, and Hindi is preferred.

Preferred Skills

Experience working in manufacturing, medical devices, robotics, or industrial automation.

Strong familiarity with inventory management systems and ERP-based procurement modules.

Working knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory compliance related to material sourcing (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 9001).

📌 Senior Procurement Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Articulus Surgical
📍 Bengaluru