Senior Purchase Engineer

Job Title: Senior Purchase Engineer

Industry: Crane Manufacturing / Material Handling Equipment

Location: Chennai

Qualification: B.E. Mechanical Engineering

Experience: 3–10 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Purchase Engineer to manage the procurement of mechanical, electrical, and structural materials required for crane manufacturing. The candidate should have solid vendor management, negotiation, sourcing, and supply chain coordination skills to ensure timely delivery of quality materials at competitive prices.

Key Responsibilities

- Source and procure raw materials, mechanical components, electrical parts, and fabrication items for crane manufacturing.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts.
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders (POs) and follow up with suppliers.
- Ensure on-time material availability to meet production schedules.
- Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, and Quality departments.
- Monitor inventory levels and avoid shortages or excess stock.




- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, and delivery.
- Handle vendor audits, supplier development, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Ensure procurement complies with company policies and quality standards.
- Maintain procurement records, reports, and documentation.
- Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery delays, and shortages.

Required Skills
- Purchase & Procurement
- Vendor Development & Vendor Management
- Supplier Negotiation
- Cost Reduction Techniques
- Purchase Order (PO) Processing
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Control
- Material Planning
- ERP/SAP or other ERP software
- BOM (Bill of Materials)
- MS Excel
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Experience in Crane Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, Material Handling Equipment, Structural Fabrication, or Industrial Machinery.
- Knowledge of steel materials, motors, gearboxes, bearings, wire ropes, electrical components, hydraulics, and fabrication items.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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