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
• Good 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.
• Valuable 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]

📌 Purchase Manager_Pune (Haveli)
🏢 Catalydd Consulting
📍 Haveli