Purchase Engineer

Job Title - Purchase Engineer – SCM

Division - Weir Minerals

Location - Bangalore

Purpose of Role :

The Purchase Engineer at Weir Minerals is responsible for managing the procurement of raw materials and reinforcement components—such as natural rubber, chemicals, fabrics, steel wires, castings, aluminium reinforcement, and machined parts—required for manufacturing rubber and hose products. The role ensures timely, cost-effective, and quality-focused sourcing, while driving compliance with company policies and systems (SAP PTP). By strengthening procurement processes, this position supports Weir Minerals' supply chain efficiency and business growth.

Why choose Weir :

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future : At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It's a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to g row your own way : Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual's contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities :

• Safety First : Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero-harm behaviours in support of a world-class safety culture.
• Source and procure natural rubbers, chemicals and mechanical manufacturing components
• Manage procurement of fabricated parts, castings, and for moulded rubber components.
• Drive supplier negotiations to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in SAP PTP transactions.
• Evaluate supplier performance and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Finance, SCM) to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials.
• Review engineering drawings to support procurement specifications.

Key Skills & Knowledge

Educational Qualification

Experience

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir's technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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Skills Required

Negotiation, Vendor Management, sap ptp