ENGINEER

About Company:

At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~18,306 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team, collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.

We are looking Engineer - Procurement (Indirect Materials & Project Sourcing) at Endress+Hauser Flowtec India Private Limited at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra

About the position:

• Execute indirect material and service procurement, including revenue purchases, capital expenditure purchases, contracts and project-related sourcing, to support uninterrupted facility and operational requirements.
• Manage the procure-to-order cycle with focus on timely PR-to-PO conversion, commercial competitiveness, delivery reliability, statutory and internal compliance, and complete documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers for technical clarification, commercial negotiation, order execution, issue resolution and supplier relationship management.
• Support the Supply Chain Management leadership team in cost Optimisation, process improvement, Digitalisation, audit readiness and implementation of the Flowtec indirect sourcing strategy.

This position will report to Assistant Manager - Indirect Material Sourcing

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management is an advantage.
• Typically, 3-5 years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain, preferably covering indirect materials, services, capital expenditure or project purchasing in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience in supplier negotiation, purchase-order processing, delivery follow-up, commercial evaluation, cost Optimisation and cross-functional coordination.

Experience working with international stakeholders or a global manufacturing network is an advantage.

Main Tasks:

• Average PR-to-PO processing time for revenue purchase orders.
• On-time order placement and delivery performance for critical indirect and project requirements.
• Indirect-spend cost savings and cost avoidance against agreed annual targets.
• Accuracy and completeness of purchase orders, approvals, supplier documentation and audit records.
• Timely issue escalation, open-order follow-up and closure of supplier or audit actions.
• Implementation of agreed automation, reporting, Kaizen, IMS, QMS, Lean and TPM actions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process revenue, capital expenditure and project purchase requirements from approved purchase requisition through purchase order release, including enquiry, quotation comparison, negotiation and order placement.
• Source indirect materials and services for facilities, engineering projects, maintenance, tooling, gauges, electrical and automation requirements, and other operational needs within the approved scope and budget.
• Coordinate techno-commercial evaluations with user departments and suppliers; ensure agreed specifications, scope, terms, taxes, freight, delivery dates and documentation are captured in the purchase order.
• Track open orders, supplier commitments, rework materials and critical project items; provide clear status updates and escalate delivery, quality or documentation risks in time.
• Support supplier development and performance improvement, including drawing and specification clarifications, inspection documentation, material certificates, deviation approvals, audits and closure of corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain purchase records, comparative statements, approval notes, order acknowledgements and supporting documents in accordance with the Power of Attorney and internal control requirements.
• Plan and monitor indirect spent against approved revenue and capital budgets; identify and implement cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities without compromising quality, delivery or compliance.
• Coordinate material movement to suppliers, including items issued free of cost or sold against invoice, and obtain the required commercial and approval inputs before dispatch.
• Create periodic procurement reports and dashboards for PR-to-PO ageing, open orders, project material status, spend and savings; improve reporting through Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot and approved digital workplace tools.
• Support IMS and QMS document reviews, internal and supplier audits, non-conformity closure, Lean/TPM activities, Kaizens and other cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Maintain ethical, professional and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, Indian suppliers and the global Endress+Hauser network in line with the Code of Conduct.

Competencies: (Functional & Digital ):

• Working knowledge of source-to-pay and procure-to-order processes, commercial terms, taxation basics, freight, budget controls and procurement documentation.
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA or SAP MM is required; exposure to supplier portals or e-sourcing tools is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel capability; working knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft 365 Copilot or similar approved automation and reporting tools are preferred.
• Understanding of supplier quality documentation, QMS/IMS requirements, audits, deviation control and corrective-action follow-up.
• Sound negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, project coordination, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Business English proficiency is required. German-language capability is an advantage.

Competencies: (Behavioural):

• Acts with integrity, accountability and respect; follow delegated authority and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates ownership, urgency and disciplined follow-through, especially for critical deliveries and project requirements.
• Communicates clearly, maintains accurate status information and escalates risks with facts and proposed actions.
• Collaborates across functions, builds constructive supplier relationships and contributes to a healthy team environment.
• Embraces change, Digitalisation, continuous learning, Kaizen and sustainable customer value.