Key Responsibilities

- Source and procure fabrication materials such as MS plates, SS plates, structural steel, angles, channels, beams, pipes, sheets, and other related materials.

- Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable fabrication material suppliers and vendors.

- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and quality requirements with suppliers.

- Coordinate with Engineering, Design, Production, Quality, and Stores teams to ensure timely availability of materials.

- Procure fabrication-related consumables such as welding electrodes, MIG wires, cutting tools, grinding wheels, and other accessories.

- Monitor supplier performance, material quality, delivery timelines, and resolve procurement-related issues.

- Maintain purchase orders, vendor databases, material records, and procurement documentation.

- Monitor market trends, material prices, and availability to ensure cost-effective purchasing.

- Ensure materials comply with approved specifications, drawings, and quality standards.

- Provide regular updates on procurement status, cost savings, material availability, and supplier performance.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

- Qualification: B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

- Experience: Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in Fabrication Procurement.

- Good knowledge of fabrication materials, steel grades, and their applications.

- Knowledge of MS plates, SS plates, structural steel, pipes,



sheets, angles, channels, and beams.

- Understanding of fabrication processes such as welding, cutting, bending, drilling, and machining.

- Solid negotiation, supplier development, and vendor management skills.

- Ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings and material specifications.

- Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

- Experience in heavy equipment manufacturing, industrial machinery manufacturing, crusher manufacturing, or fabrication industries is highly desirable.

- Good knowledge of steel markets, material pricing, and procurement practices.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹250,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Food provided

- Health insurance

- Leave encashment

- Life insurance

- Paid sick time

- Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate

- Palakkad District, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s)

- What is Current CTC?

- What is expected CTC?

- What is Notice Period?

- Which is your hometown?

- What is the reason for job change?

- How many years of experience in procurement ?

Education

- Diploma (Preferred)

Experience

- Fabrication procurement: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Procurement Engineer (Fabrication Commodity) (Palakkad)
🏢 Hailstone Innovations
📍 Palakkad