Purchase Engineer
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4-5years
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Job Description
Job Title: Purchase Engineer
Location: Mumbai
Reports To: Project Manager
Job Summary:
We re currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Purchase Engineer to join our team.
In this role you will be responsible for leading directing and overseeing various activities related to acquiring raw materials components and equipment while managing relationships with vendors. Required tasks will be negotiating contracts developing sourcing plans and managing inventory.
Handson experience in procurement or a related area like supply chain management is often necessary. Familiarity with manufacturing materials and components and knowledge of industry regulations is crucial for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Vendor Evaluation: Conduct assessments to identify and qualify vendors based on quality cost and reliability.
- Request for Proposal (RFP) Creation: Draft and distribute RFPs to potential vendors outlining the specifications and requirements for products or services needed.
- Cost Analysis: Perform detailed cost analyses to identify optimal procurement options aligned with budget constraints and quality standards.
- Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous contract terms and conditions.
- Compliance Monitoring: Keep procurement activities compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
- Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure the purchased materials meet all necessary quality metrics.
- Order Management: Oversee the entire ordering process from initial requisition to final delivery ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain and nurture relationships with suppliers for longterm partnership and potential cost savings.
- Technical Liaison: Serve as the point of contact between engineering departments and suppliers to clarify technical specifications or resolve issues.
- Contract Management: Administer supplier contracts and agreements ensuring they meet both shortterm needs and longterm strategic goals.
- Developing a sourcing plan: Review engineering drawings accompany engineers in examining sources of supply and interviews prospective suppliers.
- Managing inventory: Utilizes inventory and cost analysis reports and reconciles stock discrepancies with suppliers; reorders levels as necessary.
- Conducting research: Analyzes researches and recommends alternative sources of supply for usage and cost savings.
Requirements and skills:
- A minimum of 35 years in procurement or a closely related field.
- Prior experience with vendor management.
- Demonstrated ability in cost negotiation.
- Previous involvement in costreduction initiatives.
- Great attention to detail and problemsolving abilities.
- Proficiency in procurement software (e.g. ERP).
- Strong data analysis skills.
- Expertise in MS Office especially Excel for financial modeling with formulas VLOOKUP Pivot Table etc.
- Understanding of technical blueprints and schematics.
A minimum of 3-5 years in procurement or a closely related field. Prior experience with vendor management. Demonstrated ability in cost negotiation. Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., ERP).
Employment Type
Full Time
