Role & responsibilities

1. Procurement & Sourcing

- Source and procure engineering components as per quality, cost, delivery, and quantity requirements.
- Develop reliable and competitive sources for engineering components and materials.
- Identify alternative suppliers and sources to reduce procurement risks.
- Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, quality standards, and commercial terms.
- Prepare and process purchase orders based on approved requirements and material plans.
- Ensure timely procurement of materials to meet production requirements.

2. Supplier Development & Management

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential suppliers.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers based on business requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Work closely with suppliers to resolve supply-related issues.
- Develop alternate suppliers for critical and single-source components.
- Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive supplier improvement initiatives.

3. Cost Management & Negotiation

- Negotiate price, payment terms, credit period, lead time, MOQ, and other commercial conditions.
- Analyze supplier quotations and compare commercial offers.
- Develop basic should-cost estimates based on material, machining, process, and other manufacturing costs.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and value engineering.
- Track raw material and market price trends and take appropriate procurement actions.
- Support annual cost reduction initiatives and procurement savings targets.

4. Material Planning & Inventory Management

- Plan procurement based on production requirements, consumption, lead time, and inventory levels.
- Maintain appropriate Min-Max stock levels for critical and regular items.
- Use ABC analysis for effective inventory control and procurement planning.
- Monitor slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
- Coordinate with Production, Planning, Stores, and SCM teams to avoid material shortages.
- Optimize inventory levels without affecting production continuity.

5. Overseas Procurement & Logistics





- Plan and coordinate overseas procurement activities where applicable.
- Monitor import orders from PO placement to shipment and material receipt.
- Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, logistics partners, and internal teams.
- Track shipment schedules and ensure timely receipt of imported materials.
- Monitor shipping documents and support smooth import clearance.
- Take timely action on shipment delays and supply risks.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

- Work closely with Production, PPC, Quality, Design, Stores, Finance, and SCM teams.
- Coordinate technical discussions between suppliers and Engineering/Quality teams.
- Ensure timely implementation of engineering changes and revised specifications.
- Support new product development by identifying and developing suitable suppliers.
- Coordinate with Quality for supplier-related quality issues and corrective actions.

7. Procurement Systems & Documentation

- Maintain accurate purchase orders, supplier records, quotations, and commercial documents.
- Ensure procurement transactions are updated in the ERP/MRP system.
- Maintain supplier price records and historical purchase data.
- Prepare procurement reports covering cost, delivery, inventory, and supplier performance.
- Ensure compliance with company procurementpolicies and approval processes.

Essential Skills

- Engineering Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Development & Management
- Price Negotiation & Cost Reduction
- Engineering Materials & Machining Processes
- Supplier Evaluation
- Material Planning
- Inventory Management
- Min-Max & ABC Analysis
- Import Procurement & Logistics
- Cost Analysis & Commercial Evaluation
- ERP / MRP Systems
- MS Excel & Data Analysis
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Solid Communication & NegotiationSkills
- Cross-functional Coordination





Preferred candidate profile We are looking for a candidate with:

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME).
- 612 years of experience in procurement/purchase in engineering manufacturing industries.
- Experience in procurement of machined components, fabricated parts, forgings, castings, hydraulic components, seals, fasteners, and other engineering items.
- Strong knowledge of machining processes, engineering materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in supplier development, price negotiation, and supplier performance management.
- Experience in overseas procurement, import logistics, shipment planning, and monitoring will be an added advantage.
- Basic knowledge of costing, cost analysis, and cost reduction techniques.
- Good understanding of inventory management, Min-Max levels, ABC analysis, and material planning.
- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and coordination skills.
- Good knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and MS Excel.

Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:
- Hydraulic Cylinders & Hydraulic Systems
- Construction Equipment
- Earthmoving Equipment
- Heavy Engineering
- Automotive Components
- Material Handling Equipment
- Industrial Machinery
- Precision Machining
- Forging & Casting
- Fabrication
- Engineering Components Manufacturing
- Agricultural Equipment

Interested Candidates Interested candidates and recruitment consultants may share suitable profiles with detailed resumes mentioning:

- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice Period
- Current Location
- Total Experience
- Procurement/Purchase Experience
- Engineering Industry Experience
- Hydraulic Industry Experience, if any
- Overseas/Import Procurement Experience, if any

How to Apply Please send your updated resume to:

Email: [email protected]

Please mention Senior Engineer – Procurement” in the subject line.

Join Canara Hydraulics Pvt. Ltd. and be part of our growth journey as we build world-class capabilities in hydraulic manufacturing, procurement, supplier development, and operational excellence.

📌 Senior Procurement Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Canara Hydraulics
📍 Bengaluru