: Purchase Engineer / Senior Purchase Engineer

- Job Title: Purchase Engineer / Senior Purchase Engineer
- Department: Sourcing & Procurement / Supply Chain
- Industry Type: Pharma Machine / Capital Equipment Manufacturing
- Reporting To: Manager / Head of Purchase
- Experience Range: 2 to 6 Years
- Education Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Electrical Engineering
- Job Location: [Insert Location]

Role Overview We are looking for a dynamic and technically sound Purchase Engineer to manage end-to-end procurement operations for our pharmaceutical machinery manufacturing unit. The ideal candidate will possess a strong techno-commercial background, excellent vendor management skills, and a deep understanding of precision engineering components. You will bridge the gap between engineering design, production schedules, and external suppliers to ensure the timely availability of high-quality material at optimal costs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Procurement Operations

- Handle end-to-end procurement of raw materials (SS sheets, tubes like SS304/SS316), bought-out components, precision machined parts, casting/forging components, and electrical/automation panels.
- Review engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM), and technical specifications to identify precise purchasing requirements.
- Float Requests for Quotations (RFQs), conduct techno-commercial evaluations, and finalize competitive pricing and delivery terms.
- Issue, track, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) through the companys ERP system.

2. Vendor Development & Management





- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors capable of meeting stringent pharmaceutical-grade quality and delivery standards.
- Conduct supplier audits, capacity assessments, and performance tracking (On-Time Delivery and quality rejection rates).
- Build and maintain robust relationships with reliable domestic and international suppliers to secure favorable credit terms and priority allocation.

3. Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

- Perform regular cost analysis, market trend evaluations, and price benchmarking for raw materials and sub-assemblies.
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives through alternate vendor sourcing, bulk negotiations, and value engineering/value analysis (VE/VA).

4. Quality Compliance & Cross-Functional Coordination

- Ensure all procured mechanical and electrical parts comply with regulatory standards required in pharma machinery (e.g., surface finish, material test certificates (MTC), cGMP guidelines).
- Coordinate closely with the Quality Control (QC/QA) department for incoming material inspection and resolve non-conformances/rejections swiftly.
- Align closely with Production, Planning,



and Project Engineering teams to prevent line stoppages and meet strict project dispatch deadlines.

5. Documentation & MIS

- Maintain accurate records of vendor quotations, comparative statements, and purchase history.
- Prepare and present Management Information System (MIS) reports concerning procurement metrics, cost savings, and vendor performance.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Technical Knowledge: Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly blueprints, and material grades (especially Stainless Steel variants used in pharma equipment).
- Industry Acumen: Prior hands-on exposure to sourcing precision components for special purpose machines (SPMs) or pharmaceutical processing/packaging equipment.
- Negotiation & Commercial Acumen: Exceptional bargaining skills, contract management capabilities, and understanding of commercial terms (Taxes, Incoterms, payment cycles).
- Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with ERP systems (SAP MM, Oracle, or similar manufacturing ERPs) and advanced MS Excel.
- Soft Skills: Positive interpersonal communication, proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Certification in Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Materials Management (e.g., IIMM, APICS) is an added advantage.
- Experience dealing with sub-contractors for specialized operations like CNC/VMC machining, laser cutting, electro-polishing, and passivation.

📌 Purchase Engineer / Senior Purchase Engineer (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Chamunda Pharma Machinery
📍 Ahmedabad