Role Summary The Procurement Engineer will be responsible for site-level procurement activities on the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) EPC project, ensuring the timely, compliant and cost-effective supply of materials, consumables and services to support construction progress. The role works closely with the home office procurement team, site construction management, stores and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute site procurement of bulk materials, construction consumables, tools and services in line with project requirements and approved procedures.
- Float enquiries, obtain and evaluate quotations, prepare comparative statements and issue purchase orders within delegated authority.
- Coordinate with the home office procurement team on the status of engineered equipment and materials, and expedite deliveries to site.
- Identify, evaluate and develop local and regional vendors and service providers.
- Track purchase orders, delivery schedules and shortages, and escalate risks to construction progress in good time.
- Coordinate with stores and quality teams on material receipt, inspection, documentation and resolution of discrepancies.
- Support procurement of subcontract services and site-level work orders, as required.
- Ensure compliance with commercial and statutory requirements,
including GST and e-way bill documentation.
- Maintain procurement records and prepare periodic status reports for site management.
- Ensure adherence to company and client procurement procedures, including audit requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; a Diploma in Engineering with robust relevant experience may be considered.
- 5–10 years of procurement experience, including site procurement on oil and gas EPC projects (refinery or petrochemical experience preferred).
- Sound knowledge of piping, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation bulk materials and their specifications.
- Working knowledge of ERP-based procurement systems (such as SAP MM).
- Familiarity with procurement procedures on public sector client projects will be an advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
- Good coordination and communication skills with site teams, vendors and the home office.
- Ability to work under schedule pressure in a remote project site environment.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office.
- Willingness to be based at the NRL project site in Assam for the duration of the assignment.
📌 Procurement Engineer (Assam)
🏢 Eshcol Global Services
📍 Assam
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