Purchasing Engineer

Position : Purchase Engineer
Job Location : Baroda
Company : Cement Manufacturing
Desired Profile :
Qualification & Experience
Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Essential.
5 years of relevant experience in Procurement / Sourcing – Essential.
Experience in cement, manufacturing, engineering, mining, power, steel or other heavy industries will be preferred.
Experience in procurement of mechanical equipment, spare parts and industrial consumables will be an advantage.
Exposure to international sourcing, particularly from India and China, will be preferred.
Previous working experience in Africa will be an added advantage.
Essential Skills
Good understanding of mechanical equipment, spare parts, engineering specifications and technical requirements.
Strong commercial aptitude and price negotiation skills, with the ability to evaluate price, payment terms, delivery, warranty, freight and total landed cost.
Good vendor-development and sourcing capability, including identification of alternate suppliers and technically suitable substitutes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prepare and analyze technical and commercial comparison statements.
Good communication, supplier-management, follow-up and cross-functional coordination skills.
Ability to handle multiple procurement requirements simultaneously and take ownership of assigned sourcing activities.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential; knowledge of ERP / procurement systems will be an added advantage.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a factory / industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing
Handle procurement of mechanical equipment, spare parts, consumables, services and other plant / project requirements.
Coordinate with Plant, Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Projects, Stores and other user departments to understand technical specifications, quantities, delivery requirements and procurement priorities.
Float RFQs / enquiries to approved and potential suppliers and obtain competitive quotations within the required timelines.
Prepare technical and commercial comparison statements for evaluation and approval.
Evaluate quotations considering technical compliance, price, quality, delivery period, payment terms, warranty, freight and after-sales support.
Prepare and process Purchase Orders after approval and follow up until successful completion of supply.
Vendor Development & International Sourcing
Identify and develop new suppliers and alternative sources for equipment, spare parts, consumables and services.
Develop vendors through online research, industry contacts, exhibitions, market visits and direct interaction with manufacturers and authorized suppliers.
Source products and suppliers from India, China, Tanzania and other international markets as required.
Identify technically suitable alternatives to existing products in coordination with user departments.
Work towards reducing dependency on single-source / OEM suppliers wherever technically and commercially feasible.
Maintain and continuously update the approved / potential supplier and vendor database.
Negotiation & Cost Reduction
Independently conduct price and commercial negotiations with suppliers within assigned authority and approval procedures.
Analyze previous purchase prices, prevailing market prices, competing quotations and total landed cost before negotiations.
Negotiate price, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty, freight and other commercial conditions.
Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, alternate vendor development, localization and value improvement.
Maintain records of savings achieved through negotiations, alternate sourcing and commercial improvements.
Purchase Order & Delivery Follow-Up
Follow up closely with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials and services.
Monitor pending Purchase Requisitions / Indents, enquiries and Purchase Orders and maintain clear action lists.
Prepare daily / weekly action plans for pending PRs, enquiries, POs and critical deliveries.
Identify delayed supplies and take corrective action with vendors and concerned departments.
Work continuously towards procurement lead-time reduction and timely closure of urgent requirements to minimize disruption to plant operations.
Market Intelligence
Conduct regular market research and monitor trends affecting material, spare part and equipment prices.
Maintain awareness of prevailing local and international market prices and supplier capabilities.
Visit local markets, suppliers and manufacturers whenever required for sourcing, vendor development and price verification.
Compare local procurement with imported alternatives considering price, quality, lead time, freight and total landed cost.
Identify new products, technologies and alternative suppliers relevant to cement plant operations and projects.
Documentation & Coordination
Maintain complete and accurate procurement documentation including Purchase Requisitions / Indents, RFQs / Enquiries, quotations, technical and commercial comparisons, negotiation records, Purchase Orders, contracts, supplier correspondence, delivery records, invoices and Credit / Debit Notes.
Coordinate closely with Stores, Finance, Logistics, Transporters and User Departments for smooth completion of the procurement cycle.
Assist in resolving quantity, quality, invoice, transportation and delivery discrepancies with suppliers and concerned departments.
Bulk Materials / Logistics Coordination
Coordinate with suppliers and transporters for procurement and movement of coal and other bulk / raw materials wherever assigned.
Follow up on Delivery Orders (DOs), vehicle placement, dispatches and material receipts.
Coordinate reconciliation and Credit / Debit Notes wherever applicable.
Procurement Compliance
Follow company procurement policies, approval procedures, authorization limits and ethical business practices.
Ensure transparency, competitiveness and proper documentation in supplier selection and commercial negotiations.
Ensure procurement is carried out within approved budgets and applicable authorization limits.
Maintain strict confidentiality of quotations, negotiated prices, commercial terms and other sensitive procurement information.
Contact Person :
Rina Arun
+91 9904322770
rina@uhr.co.in

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