We are seeking an experienced Purchase Engineer to join our procurement team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in purchasing castings, stamping, bought-out items, machining parts, and plastic parts and will have 3-5 years of experience in purchase , supply chain management, preferably in a submersible pump and motor industry environment. Department Materials / Inventory Employment Type Full Time Location India Workplace type Onsite Reporting To Tej Pal
Key Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement
- Purchase castings, bought-out items, machining parts, and plastic parts : Purchase materials, components, and services from suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Analyze and resolve purchasing issues : Analyze and resolve purchasing issues, including supplier disputes, quality problems, and delivery delays.
- Ensure compliance with purchasing policies : Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Supplier Management
Build and maintain supplier relationships : Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness of purchased materials.Negotiate contracts : Negotiate contracts with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery, and quality.Manage supplier performance : Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and internal expectations.Technical Expertise
Provide technical expertise : Provide technical expertise to the procurement team and internal stakeholders on purchased materials, including castings, bought-out items, machining parts, and plastic parts.Ensure quality and specification compliance : Ensure that purchased materials meet quality and specification requirements, including industry standards and internal specifications.Collaborate with internal stakeholders : Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, quality, and manufacturing, to ensure alignment with business objectives and internal requirements.Cost Savings and Quality Management
Identify opportunities for cost savings : Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement initiatives to achieve targets.Implement quality management processes : Implement quality management processes to ensure that purchased materials meet quality and specification requirements.Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) : Monitor and report KPIs, including cost savings, quality, and delivery performance.Submersible Pump Industry Knowledge (Preferably) : Having an understanding of submersible pumps and motor components, including castings, Stainless Steel, copper, winding wires, stamping, Fasteners, Bearings, Pump & Motor Casing, machining parts, Seals, plastic parts (seals and gaskets).
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills and Abilities .
Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.Proficient in ERP systems, such as SAP or OracleStrong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.Experience in managing cross-functional teams.Education and Experience
Education : Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.Experience : 3 5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably in a submersible pump manufacturing company.Hands-on Experience : Experience in purchasing castings, bought-out items, machining parts, and plastic parts.