Company Description Shail Vac Engineers designs, manufactures, and operates advanced industrial systems that eliminate liquid discharge, from single vacuum ejectors to full-scale Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plants. Founded in Surat in 1987, the company has delivered over 500 evaporation plants and 10,000 vacuum systems to more than 300 clients in 30+ countries. Its solutions include ZLD systems, Multiple Effect Evaporators (MEE), Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR), steam and liquid jet ejectors, turnkey EPC projects, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M;) contracts.

Shail Vac

Engineers serves industries such as pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, dyes and intermediates, agro chemicals, and food and dairy, and has commissioned India’s first MVR evaporation plant for a CETP. The company operates plants 24/7/365 through a dedicated O&M; division, supporting clients like Zydus, IPCA, Wockhardt, Alfa Laval, and Rallis India.

Role Description

- Manage complete purchase cycle from receiving purchase requisitions to final delivery of materials.
- Source and develop reliable vendors for water treatment equipment, components, spares, chemicals, consumables, and project materials.
- Float enquiries/RFQs, obtain quotations, prepare comparative statements, negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial conditions.

Procure items such as:

- Pumps, motors, blowers and compressors
- RO membranes, pressure vessels and cartridge filters
- UF/MF systems and membrane-related items
- Valves, pipes, fittings and flanges
- Electrical and instrumentation items
- MCC/PCC panels and control components
- FRP/HDPE/MS/SS tanks and structures
- Dosing systems and chemical handling equipment
- Water treatment chemicals
- Mechanical and electrical spares
- PPE, tools, consumables and MRO items
- Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Stores, Quality, Accounts, Production and Site teams to understand material requirements and delivery priorities.




- Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs) after obtaining required approvals.
- Monitor supplier commitments and ensure materials are delivered as per project/site requirements.
- Follow up regularly with suppliers for manufacturing, inspection, dispatch and delivery status.
- Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, delivery performance, technical capability and service support. • Develop alternate vendors to reduce procurement risks and dependency on single suppliers.
- Negotiate annual rate contracts and long-term supply agreements wherever applicable.
- Coordinate with the Quality/Engineering team for vendor drawings, technical submittals, inspection requirements and material approvals.
- Ensure procurement is in accordance with approved specifications, BOQs, drawings and project requirements.
- Maintain proper purchase records, vendor databases, quotation comparisons, POs and procurement status reports.
- Track purchase budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities. • Resolve vendor-related issues concerning quality, delivery, shortages, damages and commercial disputes.
- Coordinate with Accounts/Finance regarding invoices, payment terms, advances and vendor payments.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and approval procedures.
- Prepare regular procurement MIS reports covering pending POs, material status, savings, vendor performance and critical items.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of industrial procurement and vendor management.
- Good understanding of water treatment plant equipment and components.
- Solid negotiation and commercial skills.
- Good knowledge of technical specifications, BOQ and purchase processes.
- Ability to compare technical and commercial offers.
- Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel, ERP/SAP/Tally or other procurement software.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and urgent site requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

📌 Purchase Manager (Surat)
🏢 Shail Vac Engineers
📍 Surat