Purchase Engineer - Product & Vendor Development

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Executive – Engineering to manage engineering procurement activities, supplier development and coordination with internal departments. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of forgings, castings, machining, fabrication, bought-out components and industrial consumables , along with the ability to understand engineering drawings and material specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Procurement Manage procurement of engineering components, materials and industrial consumables. Source and purchase forgings, castings, machined components, fabricated parts and bought-out components . Understand technical specifications, material grades and quality requirements before procurement. Coordinate with internal teams to understand material requirements and delivery schedules. Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
2. Engineering Drawing & Technical Understanding Read and understand engineering drawings, component specifications and material specifications . Coordinate with Engineering/Development and Quality teams regarding technical requirements. Clarify technical specifications with suppliers wherever required. Evaluate supplier capability against drawing and specification requirements.
3. Supplier Development & Management Identify and develop new suppliers for engineering components. Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery capability and technical competence . Maintain effective relationships with existing suppliers. Negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms with suppliers. Conduct supplier performance reviews and initiate corrective actions where required.
4. Quality Coordination Coordinate closely with the Quality Department regarding: Customer complaints In-house rejection Supplier-related quality issues Follow up with suppliers for corrective and preventive actions. Ensure recurring quality issues are addressed effectively.
5. Cost & Purchase Management Obtain and compare quotations from suppliers. Support cost negotiation and cost reduction initiatives. Ensure purchases are made within approved commercial and quality requirements. Maintain proper purchase documentation and records.

Requirements

Required Skills Strong knowledge of engineering procurement . Good understanding of forgings, castings, machining and fabrication . Knowledge of bought-out components and industrial consumables . Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings . Good understanding of material specifications. Strong supplier development and vendor management skills.

Negotiation and commercial skills. Good follow-up and coordination skills. Ability to coordinate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Stores and other internal departments . Good communication and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office .

Education

& Experience DME / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or BE/B.Tech Mechanical Engineering . 5–7 years of relevant experience in engineering/manufacturing purchase. Experience in sourcing engineering components and managing manufacturing suppliers will be preferred. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should be a technically sound Mechanical Engineering professional with strong hands-on experience in engineering purchase and supplier management .

The candidate should be comfortable working with engineering drawings, manufacturing processes and suppliers and should have strong follow-up and negotiation abilities.

Benefits

Bonus Leave Encashment Health Insurance