Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career?
Join us as a Purchase Engineer and play a key role in ensuring the timely availability of materials, components, and services that keep manufacturing and project operations moving forward. In this position, you will work closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and project teams to plan purchases, optimize supplier performance, and drive cost-effective sourcing decisions. You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, influence procurement outcomes, and contribute directly to project success and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- You will plan and execute the timely purchase of materials, equipment, components, and services by partnering with production, engineering, and project teams to support production plans and project schedules.
- You will prepare RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and conduct techno-commercial assessments to secure the best combination of quality, cost, and delivery.
- You will build strong supplier relationships, identify and develop current vendors,
negotiate commercial terms, and support long-term sourcing strategies.
- You will analyze procurement and supplier performance against key indicators, prepare reports for management, and recommend improvements to purchasing effectiveness.
- You will ensure compliance with procurement processes, maintain accurate purchasing documentation, and coordinate with quality, finance, stores, and project stakeholders to resolve technical and commercial issues.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
- 7-8 years of experience in procurement within manufacturing or project-based environments.
- Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, fabrication and machining tolerances, manufacturing processes such as laser cutting, forming, bending, and welding, and engineering components including fasteners, bearings, motors, and gearboxes.
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