Position: Purchase Engineer

Department: Purchase

Reporting To: Manager Purchase

Compensation: 7 LPA

Location: Pune (Bhosari)

Roles &

- Responsibilities

- Procurement &
- Material Planning: Plan and execute procurement for Category B &
- C materials based on production schedules, MRP, project requirements, stocking policies and inventory levels. Ensure timely availability of required materials to avoid production or project delays.
- Technical Procurement: Review purchase requisitions, BOMs, engineering drawings, datasheets and technical specifications. Coordinate with Design, Engineering and Quality teams for technical clarifications, substitutions and specification changes.
- Supplier Sourcing &
- Development: Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers for mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, hardware, tooling and consumable requirements. Develop alternate sources for critical and single-source components.
- Supplier Evaluation &
- Performance: Conduct supplier capability and commercial evaluations and monitor supplier performance based on Quality, Cost, Delivery, Responsiveness and Service (QCDRS) parameters. Maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
- Commercial Procurement: Obtain a minimum of three competitive quotations, prepare techno-commercial comparisons and support negotiations for price, payment terms, delivery, freight, warranty and other commercial conditions.
- Purchase Order &
- Follow-up: Prepare and release purchase orders through ERP with complete technical and commercial details. Follow up with suppliers for order confirmation, delivery commitments and timely supply of critical materials.
- Inventory &
- Stores Coordination: Monitor stock levels, shortages, ageing, excess and slow-moving inventory. Coordinate with Stores, Production, PPC and Design to optimize material availability and inventory utilization.
- Quality &
- Supplier Issues:



Coordinate with Quality for incoming inspection, supplier rejections, quality concerns and CAPA. Ensure purchased materials meet required technical specifications, quality standards and customer requirements.
- Cost Optimization &
- Reporting: Support cost reduction, alternate sourcing, localization and value-engineering initiatives. Prepare procurement reports and monitor key parameters such as purchase cost, delivery status, lead time and supplier performance.
- ERP &
- Compliance: Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier data, quotations, POs and related documentation in the ERP system. Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, audit requirements and internal controls.
- A Class Item’s: Understanding of A-Class items, supplier coordination, regular follow-up, technical evaluation, and on-time procurement.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech /MBA in Mechanical, Electrical, Production Engineering, Supply chain management or related discipline.

Experience

- 5–6 years of experience in Purchase, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain within a manufacturing industry.
- Experience in procurement of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automation components will be preferred.

Technical &

- Key Skills

- Valuable knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing and vendor management.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, BOMs and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of machining, fabrication, casting, forging, sheet metal, electrical panels, motors, sensors, PLCs and automation components.
- Understanding of MRP, inventory management, stocking policies and supply chain principles.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent.
- Good proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and procurement reports.

If you are interested, please share your resume on [email protected]

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