Position: Purchase Engineer
Department: Purchase
Reporting To: Manager Purchase
Compensation: 7 LPA
Location: Pune (Bhosari)
Roles & Responsibilities
- Procurement & Material Planning: Plan and execute procurement for Category B & C materials based on production schedules, MRP, project requirements, stocking policies and inventory levels. Ensure timely availability of required materials to avoid production or project delays.
- Technical Procurement: Review purchase requisitions, BOMs, engineering drawings, datasheets and technical specifications. Coordinate with Design, Engineering and Quality teams for technical clarifications, substitutions and specification changes.
- Supplier Sourcing & Development: Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers for mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, automation, hardware, tooling and consumable requirements. Develop alternate sources for critical and single-source components.
- Supplier Evaluation & Performance: Conduct supplier capability and commercial evaluations and monitor supplier performance based on Quality, Cost, Delivery, Responsiveness and Service (QCDRS) parameters. Maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
- Commercial Procurement: Obtain a minimum of three competitive quotations, prepare techno-commercial comparisons and support negotiations for price, payment terms, delivery, freight, warranty and other commercial conditions.
- Purchase Order & Follow-up: Prepare and release purchase orders through ERP with complete technical and commercial details. Follow up with suppliers for order confirmation, delivery commitments and timely supply of critical materials.
- Inventory & Stores Coordination: Monitor stock levels, shortages, ageing, excess and slow-moving inventory. Coordinate with Stores, Production, PPC and Design to optimize material availability and inventory utilization.
- Quality & Supplier Issues: Coordinate with Quality for incoming inspection, supplier rejections, quality concerns and CAPA. Ensure purchased materials meet required technical specifications, quality standards and customer requirements.
- Cost Optimization & Reporting: Support cost reduction, alternate sourcing, localization and value-engineering initiatives. Prepare procurement reports and monitor key parameters such as purchase cost, delivery status, lead time and supplier performance.
- ERP & Compliance: Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier data, quotations, POs and related documentation in the ERP system. Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, audit requirements and internal controls.
- A Class Item’s: Understanding of A-Class items, supplier coordination, regular follow-up, technical evaluation, and on-time procurement.
Eligibility Criteria
Education:
- Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech /MBA in Mechanical, Electrical, Production Engineering, Supply chain management or related discipline.
Experience:
- 5–6 years of experience in Purchase, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain within a manufacturing industry.
- Experience in procurement of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automation components will be preferred.
Technical & Key Skills
- Good knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing and vendor management.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, BOMs and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of machining, fabrication, casting, forging, sheet metal, electrical panels, motors, sensors, PLCs and automation components.
- Understanding of MRP, inventory management, stocking policies and supply chain principles.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent.
- Good proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and procurement reports.
If you are interested, please share your resume on ruchika.basole@catalydd.com