Position : Purchase Engineer

Job Location : Baroda

Company : Cement Manufacturing

Desired Profile :

Qualification & Experience

- Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Essential.
- 5 years of relevant experience in Procurement / Sourcing – Essential.
- Experience in cement, manufacturing, engineering, mining, power, steel or other heavy industries will be preferred.
- Experience in procurement of mechanical equipment, spare parts and industrial consumables will be an advantage.
- Exposure to international sourcing, particularly from India and China, will be preferred.
- Previous working experience in Africa will be an added advantage.

Essential Skills

- Valuable understanding of mechanical equipment, spare parts, engineering specifications and technical requirements.
- Strong commercial aptitude and price negotiation skills, with the ability to evaluate price, payment terms, delivery, warranty, freight and total landed cost.
- Good vendor-development and sourcing capability, including identification of alternate suppliers and technically suitable substitutes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prepare and analyze technical and commercial comparison statements.
- Good communication, supplier-management, follow-up and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Ability to handle multiple procurement requirements simultaneously and take ownership of assigned sourcing activities.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential; knowledge of ERP / procurement systems will be an added advantage.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a factory / industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities Procurement & Sourcing

- Handle procurement of mechanical equipment, spare parts, consumables, services and other plant / project requirements.
- Coordinate with Plant, Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Projects, Stores and other user departments to understand technical specifications, quantities, delivery requirements and procurement priorities.
- Float RFQs / enquiries to approved and potential suppliers and obtain competitive quotations within the required timelines.
- Prepare technical and commercial comparison statements for evaluation and approval.
- Evaluate quotations considering technical compliance, price, quality, delivery period,



payment terms, warranty, freight and after-sales support.
- Prepare and process Purchase Orders after approval and follow up until successful completion of supply.

Vendor Development & International Sourcing

- Identify and develop new suppliers and alternative sources for equipment, spare parts, consumables and services.
- Develop vendors through online research, industry contacts, exhibitions, market visits and direct interaction with manufacturers and authorized suppliers.
- Source products and suppliers from India, China, Tanzania and other international markets as required.
- Identify technically suitable alternatives to existing products in coordination with user departments.
- Work towards reducing dependency on single-source / OEM suppliers wherever technically and commercially feasible.
- Maintain and continuously update the approved / potential supplier and vendor database.

Negotiation & Cost Reduction

- Independently conduct price and commercial negotiations with suppliers within assigned authority and approval procedures.
- Analyze previous purchase prices, prevailing market prices, competing quotations and total landed cost before negotiations.
- Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty, freight and other commercial conditions.
- Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, alternate vendor development, localization and value improvement.
- Maintain records of savings achieved through negotiations, alternate sourcing and commercial improvements.

Purchase Order & Delivery Follow-Up

- Follow up closely with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials and services.
- Monitor pending Purchase Requisitions / Indents, enquiries and Purchase Orders and maintain clear action lists.
- Prepare daily / weekly action plans for pending PRs, enquiries, POs and critical deliveries.




- Identify delayed supplies and take corrective action with vendors and concerned departments.
- Work continuously towards procurement lead-time reduction and timely closure of urgent requirements to minimize disruption to plant operations.

Market Intelligence

- Conduct regular market research and monitor trends affecting material, spare part and equipment prices.
- Maintain awareness of prevailing local and international market prices and supplier capabilities.
- Visit local markets, suppliers and manufacturers whenever required for sourcing, vendor development and price verification.
- Compare local procurement with imported alternatives considering price, quality, lead time, freight and total landed cost.
- Identify new products, technologies and alternative suppliers relevant to cement plant operations and projects.

Documentation & Coordination

- Maintain complete and accurate procurement documentation including Purchase Requisitions / Indents, RFQs / Enquiries, quotations, technical and commercial comparisons, negotiation records, Purchase Orders, contracts, supplier correspondence, delivery records, invoices and Credit / Debit Notes.
- Coordinate closely with Stores, Finance, Logistics, Transporters and User Departments for smooth completion of the procurement cycle.
- Assist in resolving quantity, quality, invoice, transportation and delivery discrepancies with suppliers and concerned departments.

Bulk Materials / Logistics Coordination

- Coordinate with suppliers and transporters for procurement and movement of coal and other bulk / raw materials wherever assigned.
- Follow up on Delivery Orders (DOs), vehicle placement, dispatches and material receipts.
- Coordinate reconciliation and Credit / Debit Notes wherever applicable.

Procurement Compliance
- Follow company procurement policies, approval procedures, authorization limits and ethical business practices.
- Ensure transparency, competitiveness and proper documentation in supplier selection and commercial negotiations.
- Ensure procurement is carried out within approved budgets and applicable authorization limits.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of quotations, negotiated prices, commercial terms and other sensitive procurement information.

Contact Person :

Rina Arun

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[email protected]

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