Store & Procurement Engineer

Store & Procurement Engineer
Location: Peenya, Bengaluru
Department: Supply Chain & Operations
About the Role
Niqo Robotics is looking for a proactive Store & Procurement Engineer to manage day-to-day store operations, procurement activities, and inventory control at our manufacturing facility in Peenya. The ideal candidate should have a Mechanical Engineering background with hands-on experience in procurement, warehouse management, and inventory control within a manufacturing environment.
The role involves ensuring uninterrupted material availability for production, maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting efficient warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
Store Operations
Manage day-to-day store activities, including material receipt, storage, issue, and dispatch.
Ensure accurate inventory transactions in the ERP system.
Maintain proper identification, storage, and traceability of materials.
Perform cycle counts and physical inventory verification.
Maintain inventory accuracy and investigate stock discrepancies.
Monitor minimum stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment.
Ensure FIFO/FEFO practices wherever applicable.
Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards within the store.
Procurement
Raise purchase requisitions and purchase orders as per production requirements.
Identify and develop vendors for mechanical, electrical, and standard components.
Obtain quotations, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Follow up on pending purchase orders and expedite critical items.
Maintain procurement records and vendor documentation.
Inventory & Material Planning
Track inventory consumption and monitor material availability.
Coordinate with Production, Planning, and Engineering teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
Maintain inventory records for raw materials, bought-out parts, consumables, and spare parts.
Support BOM verification and material reconciliation.
Handle warranty returns, rejected materials, and non-moving inventory.
Coordination
Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance teams.
Coordinate with logistics partners for inbound material deliveries.
Ensure all material movements are properly documented and recorded.
Support internal and external inventory audits.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
3–5 years of experience in Stores, Procurement, or Inventory Management in a manufacturing company.
Experience handling mechanical, electrical, and electronic components.
Working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle ERP experience preferred).
Good understanding of procurement processes, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Work arrangement
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