JOB DESCRIPTIONPurchase Engineer –

- Transformer Radiator Division

Company: Vilas Transcore Limited

Department: Purchase / Procurement

Division: Transformer Radiator Manufacturing

Designation: Purchase Engineer

Experience: 2–5 Years

Qualification: BE / B.Tech –

- Mechanical Engineering

Job Location: Vadodara, Gujarat

Reporting To: Purchase Manager / Head –

- Purchase

- Job Purpose

To manage and execute procurement activities for transformer radiator manufacturing by ensuring timely availability of raw materials, components, consumables and engineering items at competitive prices, while maintaining quality standards and optimizing procurement costs.
- Key Responsibilities
- Raw Material Procurement
- Procurement of MS Sheets, CRCA Sheets, HR Sheets, MS Plates, Pipes, Flats, Angles and other fabrication materials.
- Purchase of steel materials as per technical specifications, grades, thickness and dimensions.
- Procurement of welding consumables, electrodes, wire, gases and fabrication accessories.
- Procurement of paints, primers, thinner and other powder coating / painting materials.
- Sourcing of radiator headers, flanges, plugs, fasteners, fittings and other radiator components.
- Vendor Development &
- Management
- Identify, evaluate and develop new vendors and suppliers.
- Maintain a strong vendor database for raw materials and engineering components.
- Obtain quotations, negotiate prices and finalize commercial terms.
- Conduct vendor performance evaluation based on quality, delivery and pricing.
- Develop alternative vendors to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
- Purchase Planning &
- Execution




- Review purchase requisitions received from Production, Planning, Stores and Maintenance departments.
- Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs) as per approved requirements.
- Ensure timely procurement based on production planning and inventory requirements.
- Coordinate with suppliers for material delivery and pending orders.
- Follow up on urgent materials to avoid production delays.
- Cost Control &
- Negotiation
- Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing.
- Analyze market rates and prepare comparative statements.
- Monitor material price fluctuations, especially steel and fabrication materials.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through vendor development and bulk purchasing.
- Ensure procurement within approved budgets.
- Quality &
- Documentation
- Ensure materials are procured as per approved specifications and quality requirements.
- Coordinate with QC and Stores for incoming material inspection.
- Verify material test certificates (MTC), where applicable.
- Maintain purchase orders, quotations, comparative statements and vendor records.
- Ensure proper documentation and compliance with company purchase procedures.
- Technical Knowledge Required
- Good knowledge of transformer radiator manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding and cutting processes.




- Understanding of MS, CRCA, HR Sheets, pipes, plates and structural materials.
- Knowledge of material grades, thickness, dimensions and specifications.
- Understanding of painting, powder coating and surface treatment materials.
- Working knowledge of ERP / SAP and MS Excel.
- Knowledge of inventory management and procurement procedures.
- Required Skills
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Analytical and cost-control abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple purchase requirements simultaneously.
- Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Robust follow-up and time-management skills.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI

Performance Measurement

On-Time Material Availability

As per production requirements

Purchase Cost Saving

Against approved / previous rates

Vendor Development

New qualified vendors

Purchase Order Processing

Timely PO release

Material Quality

Reduction in rejection / quality issues

Inventory Control

Avoid excess and non-moving inventory

Supplier Follow-up

Timely delivery of pending materialsSkills: procurement,transformer,manufacturing,components,management,sheets,radiator

- Candidate Profile
- BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
- 2–5 years of experience in Purchase / Procurement.
- Experience in manufacturing industries, preferably transformer radiators, sheet metal fabrication, heavy engineering or automobile components.
- Must have practical knowledge of steel procurement and fabrication materials.
- Immediate joiners will be preferred.

📌 Purchase Engineer(Radiator Division) (Vadodara)
🏢 Vilas Transcore
📍 Vadodara