Department: Procurement

Industry: EPC / MEP / Construction

Experience: 610 Years

Location: Chennai – Saaligramam

Qualification: BE / B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Engineer – MEP to manage end-to-end procurement of Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC materials, equipment and subcontract packages for EPC/MEP projects, ensuring optimum cost, quality and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

- Develop and execute procurement plans based on project requirements, BOQ and project schedules.
- Identify, evaluate and develop reliable MEP vendors, manufacturers and subcontractors.
- Float RFQs and obtain competitive quotations from approved and potential suppliers.
- Prepare Comparative Statements (CS) and coordinate technical and commercial evaluations.
- Ensure procurement is aligned with project specifications, approved makes and required quantities.

MEP Material Procurement Handle procurement for materials/equipment such as:

Mechanical / HVAC

- Chillers, AHUs, FCUs, VRF/VRV
- Pumps, cooling towers and ventilation systems
- Ducting, insulation, pipes, valves and fittings

Electrical

- HT/LT panels
- Transformers
- DG sets
- Cables and cable trays
- Bus ducts
- Switchgear, MCCs, DBs and electrical accessories

MEP General

- Plumbing materials
- Fire-fighting materials
- ELV materials, where applicable
- MEP subcontract packages

Vendor Management & Negotiation
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
- Conduct commercial negotiations for price, payment terms, delivery, warranty and other commercial conditions.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative vendors/materials.
- Evaluate vendor capability, quality,



lead time and past performance.

Purchase Order Management
- Prepare and release Purchase Orders / Work Orders after obtaining necessary approvals.
- Ensure POs include correct specifications, quantities, delivery schedules and commercial terms.
- Monitor order status from PO placement through manufacturing and delivery.
- Maintain procurement trackers and documentation.

Expediting & Delivery
- Follow up with vendors for timely manufacturing and dispatch.
- Monitor critical material delivery against project milestones.
- Coordinate inspection, testing, dispatch and transportation where required.
- Escalate delays and take corrective action to avoid project impact.

Coordination
- Coordinate with Engineering, Planning, Projects, QS, Stores and Site teams.
- Review BOQs, specifications, drawings and material requirements before procurement.
- Coordinate technical clarifications between vendors and engineering teams.
- Ensure materials delivered to site meet approved specifications and requirements.

Required Skills
- Robust knowledge of MEP procurement
- Vendor development and management
- RFQ / RFP handling
- Technical & commercial evaluation
- Comparative Statement preparation
- Price negotiation and cost control
- Purchase Order / Work Order management
- Material expediting and delivery tracking
- Positive knowledge of MEP materials and equipment
- Strong Excel and documentation skills
- Good communication and negotiation skills

Preferred Experience
- 6–10 years of experience in MEP / EPC / Construction procurement
- Experience in Industrial, Data Centre, Warehouse, Commercial or Infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Strong exposure to Electrical, Mechanical and HVAC procurement.
- Experience in handling multiple vendors and project procurement simultaneously

📌 Procurement Engineer - MEP (Chennai)
🏢 Crescon Projects
📍 Chennai