About Us:
Join a globally respected 80+ year manufacturing company where quality is at the core of everything we build. This long-standing business unit is a leading manufacturer of process equipment which is sold into many domestic and international markets including mining, recycling, cement, food processing, and other material handling and manufacturing industries.
Job Purpose:
Step into a high-impact role where you'll drive strategic procurement decisions that directly influence operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business continuity. As a Senior Engineer - Purchase, you won't just execute buying—you'll shape supplier strategy, strengthen vendor ecosystems, and enable seamless production through smart sourcing and negotiation
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
Take complete ownership of procurement—from RFQs to final delivery.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to drive real cost savings.
Plan purchases in line with production and project needs—no firefighting, only smart planning.
Contribute directly to budgeting and long- strategies term sourcing.
Build & Strengthen Supplier Network
Develop a strong, reliable vendor base—not just transactional buying.
Evaluate, onboard, and improve supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery).
Create alternate sourcing options to reduce risks and avoid dependency.
Drive long-term supplier partnerships, not short-term deals
Work Closely with Core Business Teams
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance daily.
Ensure smooth material flow and zero disruption to operations.
Solve supply challenges proactively, not reactively.
Use ERP systems (SAGE / JD Edwards) to manage and streamline procurement
Drive Performance & Continuous Improvement
Work in a structured, ISO-driven environment with explicit processes.
Expedite suppliers are required to drive on-time delivery of materials and services
Track key metrics like on-time delivery, cost sav
📌 Senior Purchasing Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Eriez
📍 Chennai