ARS Hydrojet Services is a Chennai-based engineering and industrial services company specialising in high-pressure industrial cleaning equipment, and precision-engineered assemblies for marine and industrial applications.
We are growing fast and building a procurement function that runs with the discipline and cost intelligence of a Top 100 company. This role is central to that ambition.
THE ROLE
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We are hiring a Purchase Engineer / Assistant Manager to own the end-to-end procurement cycle for engineering components, MRO, and imported items.
You will be the primary buyer for technical and custom-manufactured components reading drawings, writing RFQs, comparing quotes, negotiating with vendors, and ensuring materials arrive on time and within budget.
You report directly to the CEO (current) / Purchase Manager (once hired) and have transparent scope to grow into the Purchase Manager role within 18-24 months.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
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>> Engineering & Technical Procurement
- Review Purchase Requisitions with technical drawings and specifications
- Issue structured RFQs to minimum 3 vendors for every non-proprietary item
- Prepare Comparative Statements (CS) across price, delivery, quality, and terms
- Support pre-dispatch inspection for critical / Cat A components
- Coordinate with Engineering team on specs, drawing queries, and tolerance reviews
>> Vendor Management
- Maintain and grow the Approved Vendor List (AVL) across 5 categories
- Conduct quarterly vendor performance scoring on delivery, quality, and price
- Source new vendors via IndiaMART, TradeIndia, Alibaba, and industry networks
- Issue NCRs and CAPAs for vendor delivery failures or quality rejections
>> Negotiation & Cost Control
- Negotiate price, payment terms, and delivery with domestic and import vendors
- Build Should-Cost estimates for fabricated and machined components
- Drive 3-5% cost savings monthly vs. first-quoted price — tracked and reported
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📌 Sr. Purchase Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 ARS Hydrojet Services
📍 Chennai
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