Job Title: Procurement Engineer
Location: Cochin, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Required: 3–5 years

About the Role

We are looking for a Procurement Engineer to join our Cochin office. The role covers the full sourcing and purchasing cycle: reviewing technical requirements, finding suppliers and getting their quotations, placing purchase orders, and following each order through to delivery.

The right candidate will source electronic, electrical and mechanical parts from global vendors, evaluate supplier offers on price and lead time, and work closely with the sales and operations teams to make sure materials arrive on time and to specification. Candidates with strong sourcing knowledge of fasteners, flanges, U-bolts and similar components will be given priority. The role needs someone who is well organised, detail-oriented, and strong at evaluating suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

Requirement Review

- Review enquiries and material requirements from the sales team
- Analyse technical specifications, part numbers, quantities and delivery requirements
- Choose a sourcing approach for each requirement

Supplier Sourcing and Vendor Management

- Source products from group companies, global vendors and online supplier platforms
- Research the market to find reliable, competitive suppliers
- Get multiple quotations from suppliers and follow up until they are received
- Evaluate supplier quotations on price, lead time, compliance and reliability
- Build and maintain a database of approved suppliers

Purchase Order Processing

- Raise purchase orders to suppliers once client orders are confirmed




- Check that supplier order confirmations match the agreed price, specification, quantity and delivery terms
- Coordinate supplier payments and proforma invoices with the accounts team

Order Follow-up and Delivery

- Track supplier orders through material readiness, dispatch and shipping
- Follow up with suppliers on material status and resolve any delays or issues
- Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to make sure materials are delivered as committed
- Check that supplier documents (CoC, datasheets, packing lists, invoices) are complete and correct

Reporting and Documentation

- Keep trackers for sourcing requests, supplier quotations, purchase orders and deliveries up to date
- Prepare weekly procurement reports covering requests received, quotations obtained, POs placed and pending deliveries
- Keep organised records for all procurement transactions

Candidate Requirements

Experience

- 2–4 years in procurement, purchasing or technical sourcing, preferably in engineering, electronics, industrial or technical trading companies
- An engineering background with technical procurement knowledge is required
- Experience with fasteners, hardware and mechanical items (bolts, nuts, washers, bearings, gaskets, seals and similar) is a strong plus, along with electronic and electromechanical parts




- Priority will be given to candidates with hands-on experience sourcing electronic, electrical and mechanical parts, including fasteners, flanges, U-bolts and similar components
- Experience dealing with international suppliers is preferred

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field

Skills

- Strong sourcing, negotiation and vendor management skills
- Able to read and analyse technical specifications and part numbers
- Very good attention to detail and commercial awareness
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office
- Strong written and verbal communication in English
- Able to handle multiple sourcing requests, follow-ups and deadlines at the same time

Key Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

- Meticulous, organized and detail-oriented
- Commercially aware and analytical
- Proactive in following up with suppliers
- Able to work well in a fast-paced workplace
- Valuable at coordinating between sales, procurement and operations teams

Location Requirement

- Must be based in or able to commute reliably to Cochin, Ernakulam, or be willing to relocate before joining (required)

Application Question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have in procurement of mechanical, electrical, or electronic components?
- Have you sourced from international suppliers (China, Europe, US) and handled imports under Incoterms? (Yes/No)
- What is your current monthly salary in INR?
- What is your current monthly expected salary ?
- What is your expertise in MS Excel? (Expert, Intermediate, Beginner)

Work Location: In person

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