Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Purchase Executive – Engineering to manage engineering procurement activities, supplier development and coordination with internal departments. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of forgings, castings, machining, fabrication, bought-out components and industrial consumables, along with the ability to understand engineering drawings and material specifications.
Key Responsibilities
1. Engineering Procurement
Manage procurement of engineering components, materials and industrial consumables.
Source and purchase forgings, castings, machined components, fabricated parts and bought-out components.
Understand technical specifications, material grades and quality requirements before procurement.
Coordinate with internal teams to understand material requirements and delivery schedules.
Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
2. Engineering Drawing & Technical Understanding
Read and understand engineering drawings, component specifications and material specifications.
Coordinate with Engineering/Development and Quality teams regarding technical requirements.
Clarify technical specifications with suppliers wherever required.
Evaluate supplier capability against drawing and specification requirements.
3. Supplier Development & Management
Identify and develop current suppliers for engineering components.
Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery capability and technical competence.
Maintain effective relationships with existing suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms with suppliers.
Conduct supplier performance reviews and initiate corrective actions where required.
4. Quality Coordination
Coordinate closely with the Quality Department regarding:
Customer complaints
In-house rejection
Supplier-related quality issues
Follow up with suppliers for corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure recurring quality issues are addressed effectively.
5. Cost & Purchase Management